This class continues our study of Bharadvājāsana, emphasizing its foundation as a meditation seat with twist. Begin by folding one leg back and taking Half Lotus, supporting the pelvis on height if needed to keep both thighs heavy and grounded. Treat the setup like Daṇḍāsana: legs firm, pelvis neutral, spine lifted slightly forward of the side-plane. From here, widen the knees, bind the Lotus, and explore spinal rotation with simple hand placements—first on top of the thigh, then gripping the opposite foot, then sliding the hand lower for more leverage. The key is equal weighting in both thighs, a long, upright spine, and a twist that moves evenly from the sacrum through the crown. Arm leverage and binds are introduced gradually, never at the cost of grounding. We also study jump-back roots: lifting from crossed shins with thighs sucked to chest, practicing the hardest phase of Second Series transitions—sucking the body up beneath you before swinging back to Chaturanga. Even if feet remain on the floor, the exercise builds strength and coordination. The essence: Bharadvājāsana is less about deep binding and more about steady seat, spiral spine, and dynamic exits, combining meditative stability with challenging vinyāsa practice