Yoga: Intermediate side angle stretch with block
Yoga
Exercise Description:
Yoga: Intermediate side angle stretch with block
Classification:
Yoga
Instruction:
Begin by bending your right knee until it forms a right angle. Place your right hand on the block and bring the left arm alongside the left ear with the palm facing down. Turn the left toes at a 45-degree angle. Rotate the left shoulder back and look up towards the sky. Tuck the tailbone under, pull the navel towards the spine and lift the pelvic floor muscles. Keep very little weight on the right hand and keep opening the chest towards the sky. Don't allow the right knee to collapse in towards the center. Maintain this posture for 5 to 10 deep breaths.
Side Note:
Increases the strength of the ankles, thighs, hips and back. Increases the flexibility of the intercostal muscles. Stretches the lateral fibers of the spine. Specifically, the quadratus lumborum. Opens the chest and shoulders and increases lung capacity. Stimulates digestion.
