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An advanced seated pose that combines a deep hip opener, hamstring stretch, and spinal twist. It requires significant flexibility and focus, offering a beautiful expression of opening.
Sit with one leg bent and the other leg hooked over your shoulder.
Hold your lifted foot with the opposite hand.
Slowly straighten your lifted leg and twist your torso to look under your arm.
Keep both sit-bones grounded on the floor.
Stay tall and long through your spine.
Use your bottom hand on the floor for balance.
Open your chest and look upward through your arm.
Reach through your heel to fully stretch the leg.