Benefits
- Opens up the hips
- Stretches the groin and hamstrings
Instructions
- Lie on your back and hug your knees into your chest.
- Keep your feet together and bring your knees out wide. Thread your hands through and take hold of the outsides of your feet. Bring your ankles out over your knees, flex your feet and gently pull them down towards you.
- If you can’t reach your feet, you can hold onto your ankles.
- Press your lower back into the mat and rock gently from side to side.
- Stay in the pose for 5-10 breaths, in and out through your nose.
Contraindications
- Avoid this pose if you have a knee or ankle injury.
Editor’s Note: Find more yoga routines designed specifically for surfers here
