How to Do a Head to Knee Pose in Yoga

The head to knee pose is an excellent stretch position to start your yoga session. It stretches your legs, and can work the shoulders and abdomen if done properly.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yoga mat

1. Sit with both legs stretched out straight in front of you and your feet flexed.

2. Bend your left leg in and touch it to your right inner thigh as far as you can go.

3. Keeping the right leg and spine straight, turn your body so that your torso faces the right leg.

4. Inhale. Bring your arms over your head, and then down and over the straightened right leg. Let your arms rest on the floor or grab the bottom of your foot for a more challenging position.

5. Allow your stretch to become deeper as you exhale. While holding this yoga pose, use each breath to deepen the stretch.

6. Return to your sitting position and repeat with the other side.

Tips & Warnings

• When attempting the head to knee pose, it may be easier to bend your leg a bit, and then work on straightening it once you are in the position.

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