All Poses
Agnistambhasana
Fire Log Pose (Double Pigeon)
intermediateSeated/Hip Opener
Muscle Groups
External hip rotatorsGlutesPiriformisAdductors
A seated pose where the shins stack on top of each other, creating an intense stretch in the outer hips.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Stack the shins so the left ankle is on the right knee and the right ankle is under the left knee
- 2.Flex both feet to protect the knees
- 3.Sit tall or fold forward
- 4.Use blocks under the knees if needed
- 5.Ground through the sit bones
Benefits
- +Deeply opens the outer hips
- +Stretches the groins
- +Calms the mind
- +Stimulates the abdominal organs
Muscle Groups
External hip rotatorsGlutesPiriformisAdductors
Contraindications
- Knee injury
- Lower back injury
- Hip injury