How to do it
Press your sit bones firmly into the floor throughout.
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Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- 2
Bend your right knee and place your right foot on your left thigh.
- 3
Bend your left knee and place your left foot on your right thigh.
- 4
Place your hands on your knees with palms facing up.
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Sit up straight, elongate your spine, and relax your shoulders.
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Close your eyes and take deep, slow breaths, inhaling and exhaling through your nose.
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Continue this breathing pattern for several minutes, focusing on the sensation of breath moving in and out of your body.
Expert tip
Maintain a tall, straight spine and focus on deep, rhythmic breathing to enhance relaxation and increase the stretch.
Common mistakes
- ✕Slumping forward instead of sitting tall
- ✕Forcing the knees down toward the floor