How to do it
Soften your jaw and breathe slowly to let the hips open deeper.
- 1
Lie on your back and bring your knees towards your chest.
- 2
Grab the outside edges of your feet with your hands.
- 3
Open your knees slightly wider than your torso and bring them towards your armpits.
- 4
Gently push your feet into your hands while pulling down with your hands to create resistance.
Expert tip
Keep your lower back pressed into the floor to deepen the stretch and protect your spine.
Common mistakes
- ✕Tensing the neck and shoulders
- ✕Jerking the knees toward the armpits
- ✕Gripping the toes instead of the foot edges