Head to Knee Pose

Benefits: Head to knee pose stretches the back of the leg, from the buttocks to the heal of the extended leg.

Lie on your back on your mat. Keep your left knee bent and the left foot on the floor. Extend your right leg up and hold anywhere behind the leg that is comfortable with your right hand (the back of the thigh, calf or foot).

Variation: You can use a strap (no strap? Use a necktie, or thin scarf) here if it’s more comfortable. Place the folded part of the strap under your foot and hold both ends. Sometimes it’s easier to relax through the shoulders if you are not trying to reach behind your leg. Hold both ends of the strap with the same hand as the extending leg.

Only if it is comfortable Lift the upper body towards the extended leg and bring the leg a little closer towards the right shoulder.

Rest here for 3-5 breaths. Then place the right foot on the floor and repeat with the left leg.

You are looking for a stretch in the back of the leg.

Precautions: If you have back issues keep your extended leg lightly bent and keep your upper body resting on the floor.
From head to knee pose practice reclined figure 4 pose.