Benefits
- It Stretches the hip flexors, hamstrings, and groin. It creates low spine stability & strengthens the thighs, quadriceps, and glutes which contribute well to increase height.
How to do?
- Start in Adho Mukha Svanasana / Downward Facing Dog.
- Step your right foot ahead, between your hands. Lower your left knee to the ground, sliding the foot back until you feel a good stretch in the left hip and thigh.
- Sweeping the arms up alongside your ears. Turn the palms to face one another. Take your sight up to your fingertips.
- Hold for 30 seconds.
- Repeat same pose with other leg as well.
Tips
- Walk your hand up the leg and settle on the thigh.
- Keep your hands on the floor, blocks or your hips and work on the stretch in the front thigh.
- Use a towel or folded blanket under the knee for support.
Warnings
- Avoid if you have Hip pathologies, Low back pathologies, Groin injury, Knee injury or High blood pressure.
- Always work within your own range of limits and abilities. If you have any medical concerns, consult with your doctor before practicing.
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