wide-leg forward bend

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Find an open space, preferably on a yoga mat, across from your child. Jump your feet out so that ankles will be directly under your wrists when your arms are outstretched. Place your hands on your hips. Inhale, lean back, and gaze back. Exhale, and fold forward as far as you can comfortably. Place the palms of your hands on your mat, or just reach as far as you can. Make sure you keep your legs straight. Breathe 5 deep inhales and exhales. On each exhale, try to fold down even further. Then, on the inhale, come halfway up and place your hands on your hips. On the exhale, rise all the way up to standing. Do another 2 or 3 rounds.

This pose is great for stretching the back sides of the legs. You will feel it!

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