Saddle Pose

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

1. 01Kneel with the knees comfortably spaced and the feet outside the hips, using padding beneath the knees if needed.
2. 02Lower the hips toward the floor between the heels only as far as the knees remain comfortable.
3. 03Keep the pelvis neutral and lean backward onto the hands, forearms, or a bolster according to mobility.
4. 04Maintain a gentle stretch through the quadriceps and front of the hips without sharp knee or lower-back discomfort.
5. 05To exit, press into the hands, return upright slowly, and bring the legs forward one at a time.