Frog

Hold Time

3-5 minutes

Benefits

• Deep groin stretch
• Light lower back compression

Entering and Exiting

Enter: Come to Child's Pose and slide your hands forward with your knees out wide. Sit on your heels or separate your feet as wide as your knees. Move forward so your hips are above your knees.

Exit: Slowly sit back into Child's Pose, or slide forward onto your belly.

Modifications

• Feet can stay together or come apart as wide as you can
• You can do one side at a time
• Rest your chest on a bolster
• Hips can be right above knees, or farther forward or backward
• Arms can be farther apart or closer together, as long as you do not experience tingling in your hands

Contraindications

• If you have knee pain, use a blanket or other padding
• Avoid if you have pain in your lower back
• Use a bolster or cushion to support your head if you have a stiff neck

Counter Poses

• Child's Pose
• Shavasana
• Knees to chest