About the Pose
If you are a runner, this pose is ideal for relieving tension in your IT band. Keeping the pressure of your thumb pushing your up leg away from your head ensures that you will stretch the outside of your thigh. Although some people may not feel much stretch, it is simple and very effective if you have excess tension in your outer thigh. Be mindful to keep the back of your hipbones grounded to protect your sacrum.
Benefits from the Pose
This pose targets your outer thighs, providing a deep stretch that helps release tension and improve flexibility in your iliotibial (IT) band and surrounding muscles.
This posture is particularly beneficial for runners, as it helps alleviate tightness in your hips and outer thighs that may accumulate from the repetitive stress of running.
