How to do it
Wrap two fingers around your shins and gently draw yourself closer.
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Stand with your feet together.
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Hinge at the hips and fold forward, keeping your back straight.
- 3
Place your hands on your shins or the floor, depending on your flexibility.
- 4
Hold the pose for 15-30 seconds, then slowly rise back up.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in the knees to prevent overstretching the hamstrings and to protect the lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the spine during the forward fold
- ✕Craning the neck to look forward
- ✕Rising onto the balls of the feet