Lying Knee to Chest Stretch

1. Start by lying flat on your back on a comfortable surface, such as a yoga mat or a carpeted floor. Your legs should be extended, and your arms are at your sides.

2. Gently bring one knee towards your chest by bending it and wrapping your hands around your shin or the back of your thigh, just below the knee.

3. Pull your knee closer to your chest until you feel a comfortable stretch in your lower back and gluteal muscles. Keep the other leg straight and resting on the ground. Avoid lifting your hips off the floor.

4. Hold this position for 15-30 seconds, maintaining steady, relaxed breathing. You should feel a gentle and comfortable stretching sensation, not pain.

5. Slowly release your leg and return it to the starting position.

6. Repeat the stretch with the opposite leg.

7. For a balanced stretch, perform the exercise on each leg 2-3 times.

This is a gentle stretch that can help to relieve tension in the lower back and glutes, particularly after sitting for extended periods or after doing exercises that involve the lower body. Always stretch within your range of comfort and do not force any position that causes pain.

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