About the Pose
The number one “go to” pose for back pain. This is the safest way to stretch your hamstrings without risk of injury to your back. If you only have time for one yoga pose, this might be your choice because it does so much to relieve lower back tension. It is a good opportunity to detect a possible hip imbalance between your right and left side if one side is significantly tighter.
Benefits from the Pose
This posture provides a secure and effective stretch for your hamstrings, helping to lengthen and release tension in the back of your legs while minimizing the risk of injury.
This pose highlights the balance and coordination between the quadriceps and hamstrings, encouraging awareness of how contracting your quadriceps is essential to stretching your hamstrings.
