Deer pose yoga How to do

Deer pose yoga How to do

A good addition to hip openers or any hip external rotation.

A good addition to hip openers or any hip external rotation.

Sit in Butterfly pose and swing one leg behind you.

Adjust with the position of your legs. You are looking for sensations in your hips and lower back area. Traditionally both legs are at a 90° angle, however, you can adjust as much as your body needs, as long as your knees stay comfortable.

Hold for 3 to 5 minutes.

Hold for 3 to 5 minutes.

Lean away from your rear leg and bring it forward to exit the posture.

Rep on the opposite side.

Rep on the opposite side.

Benefits of Deer pose yoga

Benefits of Deer pose yoga

Increases hip mobility, both external and internal rotations

Improves digestion

Improves digestion

Alternative poses

Alternative poses

Swan pose

Swan pose

Eye of the Needle Pose

Eye of the Needle Pose