Vibhaktapadapascimottanasana

Separate Leg Stretch Pose

Separate Leg Stretch is a seated straddle fold, closely related to Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend.

Type: Forward Fold
Focus: Forward Fold
Intermediate ยท 5/10

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How to do this pose

  1. Sit on a folded blanket and open legs to a manageable width.
  2. Keep knees oriented upward and hinge forward with hands on support.
  3. Return upright before helping the legs back together.

Before you begin

Avoid groin or hamstring injury symptoms and nerve-like pulling.

What you should feel

An even stretch without sharp groin pulling.

Benefits

Explores inner-thigh and hamstring mobility.

Common mistakes

Spreading the legs beyond a stable position or rounding down to reach the floor.

Modifications

Use bent knees and a high bolster in front.

Prep Poses

Bound Angle; gentle seated hinge

Follow-Up Poses

Easy Seated; Savasana

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Use bent knees and a high bolster in front.