Intense Side Stretch Pose

How to do Intense Side Stretch Pose

1. Point your right foot forward and turn your left toes outward about forty-five degrees.
2. Keep your left heel grounded as you distribute weight through both feet.
3. Lengthen both legs without pressing your knees backward.
4. Draw your right hip back and left hip forward only as far as your stance allows.
5. Fold from your hips over your right leg, keeping your spine long.
6. Rest your hands on the mat beside your right foot.
7. Lightly engage your abdomen to support your long back.
8. Let your head follow the line of your spine rather than reaching your forehead toward your knee.
9. Bring your hands to your hips and lift your torso with a long back.

Benefits

Pyramid gives your hamstrings a stretch while both legs remain active underneath you.

Variations

Place your hands on blocks beside your right foot to support a longer spine. Soften your right knee if straightening it pulls too strongly behind your leg.