Stretching & Relief
Reclining Butterfly Pose
A gentle exercise for stretching the hip adductors and opening the pelvic area. It promotes relaxation and can help with groin tension.
- Hip
- Groin
- Stretch
- Relaxation
Instructions
How to do it
Bring the soles of your feet together, open your knees, and support them with pillows if necessary.
Dosage
2–5 minutes
Important
The stretch should only be mild.
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back
- Pushing the knees down too far
- Tensing muscles instead of releasing
- Breathing irregularly
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.