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Twist Shape • Zig Cue

  • Writer: Trail Built Living
    Trail Built Living
  • Mar 23
  • 1 min read

Updated: Apr 16

Beginner movement shape to support coordination and focus


For kids—and grown-ups too


Good For


Focus • Attention

Calm • Control


Build the shape


  • Sit or stand tall

  • Twist to one side

  • Keep spine long

  • Breathe steady

  • Switch sides

  • Move gently


Also called


Spinal Twist


Other activities to try


  • Turn side to side slowly

  • Look behind while walking

  • Play gentle twisting games


ZigZag Creature Tip


Cindlet likes this shape.

Spark energy

Gets things going


Now try this → 5-Min Movement Break


Unlock ZigZag Trail — Trail Pass


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where the wild things go


This practice is for educational purposes. 

Please listen to your body and modify 

as needed. Younger children should use 

guidance and supervision.


 
 

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ZigZag Creatures is part of Trail Built Living™— a collection of  field notes, films, stories, and outdoor movement inspired by life on the trail.  Trail Built Living™ was created by Kether Mayen, trail name Spunky Mind

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