Lying Figure Four

60s each side hold · floor

Ankle over knee. Pull the back thigh in.

1. Lie on your back with both knees bent, feet on the floor.
2. Cross one ankle over the opposite thigh, just above the knee.
3. Reach through the gap and hold the back of the standing thigh.
4. Draw that leg toward you until you feel the top hip open.

Tips: Flex the crossed foot to protect the knee. Keep your head and shoulders on the floor.

Easier: Press the crossed knee gently away instead of pulling the thigh in, or do it seated on a chair.