Kapotasana

A deep hip opener where one leg is bent in front and the other extends behind, opening the hip flexors and external rotators.

Alignment Cues

• 1.From Downward Dog, bring one knee forward behind the wrist
• 2.Extend the back leg straight behind
• 3.Square the hips as much as possible
• 4.Walk the hands forward to fold over the front leg
• 5.Keep the front foot flexed to protect the knee

Benefits

• +Deeply opens the hip flexors and rotators
• +Stretches the thighs and groins
• +Opens the chest
• +Relieves sciatic pain