Stick Side to Front Bend Stretch
The stick side bend that travels on: from the deep bend to one side, sweep the stick down to the front and fold toward the floor, then rise and go the other way.
How to do it
Setup
Feet wide and toes forward, a stick held overhead with straight arms, hands wide.
Steps
- Bend sideways until the stick stands upright beside the body.
- Sweep the stick down to the front and fold toward the floor, legs straight.
- Rise with a flat back and repeat to the other side.
Common mistakes
Rounding hard as you fold: hinge at the hips and let the back follow. Knees locking back in the fold: keep them soft. Snapping up from the fold: rise slowly with the back flat.
Breathing
Exhale into each bend, inhale coming up.
