Half Straddle

Hold Time

3-5 minutes

Benefits

• Stretches hamstring and hip
• Opens groin area

Entering and Exiting

Enter: Come to seated with your left foot touching your inner right thigh. Open your right leg as much as possible. Fold over your right leg and hold your right leg or foot.

Exit: Slowly reverse out of the pose and switch sides. It may be helpful to put your weight into your hands and "walk" your way back up to seated.

Modifications

• Rest your chest on a bolster
• Grab any part of your straight leg
• Your back can be rounded or flat
• Fold down the center (Half Butterfly)

Contraindications

• Avoid if you have a hamstring injury
• Can aggravate sciatica
• Engage quadriceps if you have knee issues

Counter Poses

• Half Straddle other side
• Shavasana