Pages

Strike a Yoga Pose: Balancing Butterfly


If you're a runner, chances are your feet could use some extra love. Here's a tranquil pose that will stretch your arches and toes like Toe Breaker stretch, but will also open your hips and challenge your sense of balance.
  • Begin standing on your mat with both feet together. Bend your knees and squat down, placing your hands on the floor in front of your feet.
  • Turn your knees out to the sides, keeping the balls and heels of your feet together. When you're ready, bring your hands to your knees as shown below.
  • You can stay here, or bring your hands together in front of your heart in prayer position. Hold here, balancing for five deep breaths. To release, bring your knees together and stand up.