Standing Lateral Side Stretch
The side bend held instead of repeated: one hand slides down the outer thigh and the opposite side of the waist lengthens.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, arms long at the sides.
Steps
- Bend straight sideways, sliding one hand down the outer thigh.
- Stop where the opposite side of the waist stretches and hold, hips level.
- Rise slowly to upright and switch sides.
Common mistakes
Leaning forward as you bend: stay in one plane. Hips shifting out to the side: keep them over the feet so the waist, not the hips, bends. Bouncing at the bottom: settle and hold.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
