sitting poses

58

HERON

Krounchasana

This pose stretches the back of the child’s leg muscles. It also stimulates the abdominal organs and the heart.

1. Sit with your legs extended in front of you.

2. Fold your right leg under your right hip.

3. Using both hands, grab your left foot.

4. Progressively raise your left leg, keeping it extended at all times.

5. Try touching your leg with your forehead (if possible). Hold the pose a few seconds, breathing normally.

6. Switch sides.