Hip Opener Variation

Place the right ankle on top of the left knee. Flex the right foot and press the inner border of he foot away from the body, engaging your toes. Take a breath in to lengthen the spine, and start to fold forward as you exhale. Choose how deeply you wish to move into the pose you want to feel a stretch in the outer hip and flute, but never any pain! Make sure your knees are comfortable, and use your breath to create depth. Stay for 5 10 breaths and then do the other side, or move into the deeper variation of the pose (below).