1. Begin by sitting on the floor with one leg in front of you and the other behind, both bent at a 90-degree angle. Make sure the front thigh is parallel to your body and the back thigh is perpendicular.
2. Your front foot should be in line with your opposite knee, and your back foot in line with your hip.
3. Keep your spine straight and tall. Place your hands on the ground for support, and align your shoulders over your hips.
4. Gently lean forward towards your front knee while keeping your hip bones facing forward, deepening the stretch in your front hip.
5. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply and relaxing into it more with each exhale.
6. Slowly release the stretch and switch leg positions, repeating the stretch on the other side.
This exercise helps to increase flexibility in the hips and can improve mobility, making it a popular choice for athletes and anyone looking to improve their range of motion in the hip area.
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