How to do it
Maintain steady nasal breathing throughout the entire hold duration.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you.
- 2
Reach forward and grab the balls of your feet with your hands.
- 3
Gently pull your feet towards you while keeping your knees straight.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- 5
Release and repeat if necessary.
Expert tip
To deepen the stretch, lean forward at the hips rather than rounding your back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees during the hold
- ✕Jerking the feet toward you
- ✕Bouncing at end range of motion