Intermediate
Standing
Side Bend
Description
A standing pose that stretches the hips, groins, hamstrings, and calves; strengthens the legs and core.
Instructions
- Stand with your feet wide apart.
- Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and your left foot in about 45 degrees.
- Extend your arms parallel to the floor.
- Reach your right hand towards your right shin, ankle, or the floor. Extend your left arm towards the ceiling.
- Keep both legs straight and engage your core.
- Gaze up towards your left hand or forward.
Benefits
- Stretches hips, groins, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest, and spine
- Strengthens legs and core
- Stimulates abdominal organs
- Helps relieve stress
- Improves digestion
- Relieves symptoms of menopause
- Therapeutic for anxiety, flat feet, neck pain, osteoporosis, sciatica
Modifications & Safety
- Rest bottom hand on a block for support.
- Keep a microbend in the front knee.
Video Tutorial
