Active Sitting
Yoga: Seated single leg forward bend
Yoga
Exercise Description:
Yoga: Seated single leg forward bend
Classification:
Yoga
Instruction:
Begin by extending the right leg out and place the leg sole of the foot to the inside of the right thigh. Gently twist the body to the right, lengthen the spine pushing the sitting bones down to the floor and extending the crown towards the sky. Place the strap to the insole of the right foot, holding on with both hands. Push the back of the right knee into the floor while lifting the right kneecap to contract the quadricep muscles. Square the shoulders and hips towards the right leg. Inhale and lengthen the spine, exhale with a straight spine start to bend forward from the hips. Resist the temptation of bringing the nose down towards the thighs and rather extend your chest over top of the thighs, soften the face, relax the shoulders and maintain a soft grip on the strap. Stay here for 5 to 15 deep breaths.
Side Note:
Increases the flexibility of the calf, hamstring, groin and lower back. Helps to relieve lower back and sciatic pain. Increases the circulation into the legs. Tones and massages the internal organs. Stretches and lengthens the entire back body helping to improve the circulation in the ankles, feet, legs, knees, hips, lower back, spine, torso and neck. Promotes calmness, tranquility, rejuvenation and refreshes the mine. Improves digestion and elimination.
