butterfly yoga pose
The butterfly yoga pose is a seated stretch that targets the adductors and inner thighs. It is commonly used to improve flexibility and mobility in the hips and groin area.
Difficulty
Equipment: Bodyweight
Duration: 45seconds
Calories: ~3/per minute
FLEXIBILITY
Target Muscle
adductorsLOWER QUADS
Secondary Muscles
hamstringsgroin
Instructions
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall out to the sides.
- Hold onto your ankles or feet with your hands.
- Sit up tall and lengthen your spine.
- Gently press your knees down towards the floor, feeling a stretch in your inner thighs.
- Hold this position for a few breaths.
- To release, slowly bring your knees back up and extend your legs.
