Alternating Seated Glute Stretch

Setup

Begin by sitting on your mat with both legs extended forward.

Execution

1. Bend your right knee and place your right foot on the outside of your left thigh.

2. Bend your left knee and fold your left leg toward your right hip, keeping the left foot on the floor.

3. Keep your spine long and tall as you gently twist your torso to the right.

4. Use your left arm to hug your right knee, or place your left elbow on the outside of your right knee to deepen the stretch.

5. Place your right hand on the floor behind you for support.

Focus

Keep both sit bones firmly rooted on the ground. Maintain an active chest and steady breathing, lengthening the spine on each inhale and twisting slightly deeper on each exhale. Switch legs and sides to perform the movement symmetrically.