Hamstrings Splits Knee to Head Flow

This yoga fitness flow increases hamstring flexibility. Beginning in the Upward facing splits pose and ending in a forward bend called Janu Sirsasana this sequence takes you up and down many times in an effort to stretch various hamstring and lower back muscles as well as having chest openers and lateral stretches.

Here is the instructions for the yoga fitness flow.

Inhale up into the Upward Splits pose.

Exhale down to one side in a side stretch. You can grab the foot if you prefer.

Inhale up a little then exhale and turn to face down in the forward bend.

Inhale up again into the Upward Splits pose.

Exhale down to the opposite side in a side stretch.

Inhale up a little then exhale and turn to face down in a forward bend this time on the right side.

Inhale up again into the Upward Splits pose.

Exhale down to a lateral stretch after first bending the right knee. Stretch the arm out over the head of grab the foot.

Inhale up and exhale into the side stretch the opposite way.

Inhale up a little and exhale into the forward bend on the same side for ease. It can be done on the opposite side first as well. Grab the foot if possible.

Inhale up and exhale into the same forward bend on the left side this time.

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