Fitness
Sitting has never been more beneficial.
Try it in the evening or after a workout, and see how good it feels.
And because it requires you to sit up straight, it also lengthens your spine toimprove your posture.
Basically, its the gentlest way tostretch your inner thighs, groin, and knees.
And if you do it on the regular, itll helpstrengthen your hips, too.
Heres what to know about butterfly pose.
Begin in a seated position.
Bring the soles of your feet together.
Let your knees fall open.
Clasp your big toes with your index fingers.
Inhale and sit up straight to elongate your spine.
On the exhale, slowly being to hinge forward at your waist.
Lower your head towards the floor.
Hold for 10 breaths.
Rise back up, keeping your spine straight.
Repeat two to three times.
It provides a deep hip stretch and is also very relaxing.
Its important to focus on keeping your spine straight, Ghandour says.
I always say that flexibility starts in your mind, Ghandour adds.
You have to meet your body where you are.
If that means flapping your knees up and down like a butterfly, so be it.
