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Foundation Poses for Lower Body


 
We'll begin by exploring a few key Yin Yoga poses that target the hips, legs, and feet. These poses will help release tension, increase flexibility, and create a sense of deep relaxation.






BEGINNING WITH THE BASICS

  SQUARE POSE  (Fire Log Pose)  

POSE BREAKDOWN:

  1. Come onto your hands and knees, then step your right foot forward between your hands.
  2. Lower your left knee to the mat and slide it back a bit, keeping your toes tucked under.
  3. Gradually sink your hips forward and down, feeling a stretch in the right hip flexor and groin.
  4. Rest your hands on the mat or on blocks for support, and relax your upper body.
  5. Hold for 3-5 minutes, allowing the pose to gently open the hip area. Switch sides and repeat.

  BUTTERFLY POSE  (Baddha Konasana)  

POSE BREAKDOWN:

  1. From a seated position, bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to drop out to the sides.
  2. Gently fold forward, hinging at the hips, and rest your hands on your feet or ankles.
  3. Find a comfortable edge where you feel a gentle stretch in the inner thighs and hips.
  4. Relax into the pose, allowing gravity to deepen the stretch. Hold for 3-5 minutes, focusing on deep, slow breaths.

  DRAGON POSE  (Low Lunge)  

POSE BREAKDOWN:

  1. Come onto your hands and knees, then step your right foot forward between your hands.
  2. Lower your left knee to the mat and slide it back a bit, keeping your toes tucked under.
  3. Gradually sink your hips forward and down, feeling a stretch in the right hip flexor and groin.
  4. Rest your hands on the mat or on blocks for support, and relax your upper body.
  5. Hold for 3-5 minutes, allowing the pose to gently open the hip area. Switch sides and repeat.

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