Yoga: Hip opener/shoulder opener with the straps

Yoga

Exercise Description:
Yoga: Hip opener/shoulder opener with the straps

Classification:
Yoga

Instruction:
Begin in a seated position. Place the right heel by the left buttocks and lift the left leg over top of the right leg placing the knees on top of one another and the left ankle beside the right hip. Both sitting bones on the floor. Hips and shoulders facing forward. Now grip the strap with both hands, slightly wider than shoulders. Inhale and raise the arms up towards the sky and drop the shoulder blades down towards the floor. Maintain a straight spine. As the shoulders start to loosen slowly extend the arms behind the head. As the muscles start to loosen you may need to walk the hands closer towards each other. Hold this pose for 5 to 10 deep breaths. Repeat on the other side.

Side Note:
Increases the flexibility, circulation and mobility of the shoulders, hips, knees and ankles. Improves digestion. Deeply stretches the chest, shoulders, hips and ankles.

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