standing figure four

#WellnessWednesday - Yoga for Life: Week 49

 

Wellness Wednesday 49: Standing Figure Four

Benefits:

Helps strengthen the leg.

Stretches the thighs and knees.

Improves balance.

Foundation & General Alignment:

Start standing on one leg, other leg bent.

Bent leg comes up like tree pose.

Reach down and pull foot across standing leg. Rest foot/ankle on thigh.

Keep foot flexed, not pointed.

Hands can be on hips  -- wherever is most comfortable.

Pelvis is in a natural position.