Technique:

Start position:

• Lie on your back on a mat or the carpet
• Place a small flat cushion or book under your head
• Bend your knees and keep your feet straight and hip-width apart
• Keep your upper body relaxed and your chin gently tucked in

Action:

• Bend one knee up towards your chest and grasp your knee with both hands
• Slowly increase this stretch as comfort allows
• Hold for 20-30 seconds with controlled deep breaths

Tips:

• Do not tense up through the neck, chest or shoulders
• Only stretch as far as is comfortable

Variation: Grasp both knees and press into chest

How Often?

Repeat three times, alternating legs, twice daily