Eka Pada Bhekasana "Half Frog Pose"

Pronunciation: (EY-kuh Pah-duh bey-KAHS-ah-nuh)

Also called:

One Legged Frog Pose

Level:

Intermediate

Chakra:

Benefits: This pose stretches the quadriceps and back. It's great for runners, and for those doing backbend poses. 

How it's done:

• Lay on stomach, raise yourself to your elbows.
• Bend your right leg and grasp top of foot with right hand
• Left hand should be perpendicular to your body, laying flat on the mat
• Position your right hand so that your thumb is facing away from you
• Slowly apply pressure to the foot as it stretches your thigh. 
• Keep your torso straight. 
• Hold pose, deepening the stretch as you are able. 
• Repeat with your other leg.