Yin yoga sequence for the lower body
- Butterfly Pose: Sit on the ground with the soles of your feet touching, allowing your knees to fall out to the sides. Lengthen your spine and fold forward, allowing your forehead to rest on a prop or the ground. Hold for 3-5 minutes.
- Dragonfly Pose: Extend your legs out wide in a V-shape. Fold forward, allowing your forehead to rest on a prop or the ground. Hold for 3-5 minutes.
- Square Pose: From a seated position, cross your right shin in front of your left shin, placing your feet as close to your hips as possible. Fold forward, allowing your forehead to rest on a prop or the ground. Hold for 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Caterpillar Pose: Extend your legs forward and fold forward, allowing your forehead to rest on a prop or the ground. You can also use a strap around your feet to deepen the stretch. Hold for 3-5 minutes.
- Half Butterfly Pose: Sit with your right leg extended and your left foot against your right inner thigh. Fold forward, allowing your forehead to rest on a prop or the ground. Hold for 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Wide-Legged Forward Fold: Take a wide stance with your feet and fold forward, allowing your forehead to rest on a prop or the ground. Hold for 3-5 minutes.
Remember to breathe deeply and relax into each pose. Allow your lower body to release tension and stress. Enjoy the benefits of a relaxing Yin yoga practice for your lower body!