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Keep a straight back, with your ear, shoulder, and hip lined up
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Have a slight pelvic tilt
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Sit up and put the bottom of your feet together
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Place your hands on your ankles (not toes)
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Take a deep breath in, exhale as you stretch forward with a straight back
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Press your knees downward as you try to touch your knees to the floor, arms are slightly in front of your legs
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Continue to breathe slowly and deeply, exhaling as you extend the stretch
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To extend the stretch further, take a deep breath in and exhale as you lean forward with a round back, elbows out in front of your knees if possible, still holding on to your ankles
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Let your leg muscles relax, allowing the knees to go lower to the floor
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Press your legs down, not letting up on the stretch
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