Leg & Back Stretch

1. Sit on a mat or the floor and extend your left leg out, pulling your right leg in, so that your right toes are resting parallel to your left knee. Reach both arms straight up (see demo for example).

2. Very slowly, bring your arms down to touch your toes (you may not be able to actually touch your toes - just go as far as you can, so you feel the stretch along your back and leg, but you should not feel any pain).

3. Hold the stretch for 7-10 seconds and then very slowly raise your arms back to the starting position.

4. Repeat the stretch with the right leg out and left pulled in.

 

Make sure to: Keep your back straight and remember to breathe throughout.