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How to Do the Splits

Go Splits! 8 Stretches to Get You There

August 3, 2012

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How to Do the Splits

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by Jenny Sugar 0

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This hip flexor stretch will stretch you even deeper.

Begin on your hands and feet in Downward Facing Dog. Step your right foot forward between your palms, as if you're going to come into Warrior 1, but keep your hands on the ground.
Lower your left knee to the floor and release your elbows to the floor if you can. Either rest your hands palms facing down on the mat, or bring your hands together in prayer position.
Continue to squeeze your right knee toward your body and keep your gaze in front of you to encourage your hips to lower toward the floor.
Hold here for five breaths, and then repeat on the left side.

7 / 11

by Jenny Sugar 0

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This hip flexor stretch will stretch you even deeper.

Begin on your hands and feet in Downward Facing Dog. Step your right foot forward between your palms, as if you're going to come into Warrior 1, but keep your hands on the ground.
Lower your left knee to the floor and release your elbows to the floor if you can. Either rest your hands palms facing down on the mat, or bring your hands together in prayer position.
Continue to squeeze your right knee toward your body and keep your gaze in front of you to encourage your hips to lower toward the floor.
Hold here for five breaths, and then repeat on the left side.

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