Instructions:
- 1Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you
- 2Bend your knees and draw your heels towards your pelvis, then drop your knees out to each side
- 3Cross your shins in the center, and bring each foot underneath the opposite knee
- 4Place your hands on your knees, palms facing upwards
- 5Maintain this position and rotate your hips gently from side to side
Tips:
- Focus on slow, deep breaths as you hold and rotate in this pose
- Keep your back straight and your spine aligned. Avoid rounding your shoulders
- Try to deepen the stretch by pressing your knees closer to the floor every exhale
- Keep your neck relaxed and gaze forward