Butterfly Yoga Pose (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the floor and establish a stable base with your sitting bones.
  • 2Join your feet together, pull them closer to your body, and let your knees drop to either side.
  • 3Hold the ankles or the feet and try to push the knees down by using the elbows.
  • 4Stay in position for 30-60 seconds with every inhale lengthening the spine and every exhale trying to fold deeper.
  • 5Slowly release and straighten the legs.

Tips:

  • Keep your spine tall and straight during the exercise.
  • Avoid rounding your back.
  • Use a soft surface or yoga mat for this exercise.
  • Do not force your knees down. Lower them gradually.

Butterfly Yoga Pose Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs