PRACTICEPURPOSE
This pose is meant to open up your hip flexors, the area at
the top of your thigh and front of your hip. If you spend most
of your day at a desk or in your car or you are an avid runner
or cyclist, then these muscles might be particularly tight.
This pose will be especially good for you.
INSTRUCTIONS
From your hands and knees, step your right foot forward
so that it lands just inside your right hand. If this is a lot of
stretch in your hips and groin area, then take two blocks
and place them under each hand to give you some relief. To
deepen the stretch, extend your arms up overhead and reach
them alongside your ears. Then, allow your hips to drop
toward the mat. Hold for at least eight breaths. Repeat on
the other side.
CAUTION
One note of caution here is to not let your front knee go
past your ankle. If you sink your hips and notice that this is
happening, step your foot forward until your knee lines up
directly over your ankle.