increase strengthen and flexibility of the hips and legs
amplifies the flow of Prana throughout the body
helps to create comfort in seated meditations
Start on all fours in Cat pose - Marjariasana.
Take your left leg and thread it through your arms, resting the outside of the lower leg on the floor
Stretch back and flatten the opposite leg
make sure your hips are square
Lower your body, folding yourself over the left leg. Rest your shin on the floor.
Rest your outstretched arms on the floor
hold, relax, and breathe for the desired length of time.
Repeat for the right leg.
Here's a couple of variations of Kapotasana hatha yoga pose
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