Increase muscular endurance with the Side Angle Stretch
February 15, 2010 by Courtney Chalfant
Filed under Christian Yoga Weekly Pose
Side Angle Stretch Pose helps you get strong.
Side Angle Stretch has these benefits:
- Stimulates digestion.
- Stretches the shoulders, chest, and groin.
- Strengthens arches, knees, thighs, calves, and ankles.
- Increases muscular endurance.
Side Angle Stretch Pose Step-by-Step:
Step one: From Warrior Two with right leg forward, place right hand by the right foot.
Step two: Tuck your tailbone under and roll your shoulders back.
Step three: Extend the left arm up over your head.
Step four: Take your gaze up to your left hand.
Step five: Spread your fingers and lift your heart.
You may also take the bind, too, as shown in the image below:
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This is an excerpt from our guide to self-care, Christian Yoga: Restoration for Body and Soul.
