Half Pigeon Hip Stretch with Arms Overhead
The half pigeon sitting tall, the arms sweeping up until the palms meet overhead; the front hip and the back leg's hip flexor both stretch.
How to do it
Setup
Half pigeon: front shin across the mat, back leg long behind, hips square, hands on the floor by the hips.
Steps
- Sit tall and sweep both arms up until the palms meet overhead.
- Lift the chest into a small arch, the hips staying square.
- Lower the hands to the floor, then switch legs.
Common mistakes
Hips tipping toward the front leg: keep both hip points facing forward. Arching from the lower back: lift the chest, not the belly. Front knee complaining: bring the front foot in closer to the hip.
Breathing
Inhale reaching up, exhale lowering the arms.
