POSE EIGHT

Butterfly Pose

This shape opens the hips and invites your body to settle.

A

Start by bending your knees and placing your feet flat on the mat.

Then, bring the soles of your feet together and open your knees outwards away from each other, like the shape of butterfly wings.

B

Gently rock from side to side.

Then rest in the pose and hold it for 30 seconds to 3 minutes.

Take deep breaths as the entire front body opens.

C

Explore bringing the feet closer to the pelvis and then farther away.

Elevating your feet will also give your inner thighs a great stretch.

To close the knees, place your hands under your thighs to bring your legs back together.