Standing Knee to Chest Stretch
Standing on one leg, hug the other knee to the chest; the buttock lengthens while the standing leg balances.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, a wall within reach for balance.
Steps
- Lift one knee and wrap both hands around the shin below it.
- Pull the knee in and stand tall on the soft standing knee.
- Hold and breathe, then switch legs.
Common mistakes
Rounding down to the knee: the chest stays up and the knee comes to it. Locking the standing knee: keep it soft for balance. Leaning back to lift the knee higher: stay stacked over the foot.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
