EXERCISE · BODYWEIGHT

Half Lotus

Legs

Sit on the floor with your left leg extended forward. Bend your right knee and place your right foot on top of your left thigh, as close to your hip as is comfortable. Your right knee points out to the side. Fold forward gently from your hips, letting your torso drape over your legs. Keep both sit bones pressing into the floor. The stretch lives deep in your hip and glute. If your right knee hovers high and doesn't settle, that's information—your hip isn't ready to fold all the way forward yet. Sit upright instead and just feel the hip opener. Hold for breath, then switch sides.

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