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Half Squat Pose is an intermediate hip opener with benefits. This pose aims to stretch the lower back, hamstrings and lower leg. What is great about the half squat pose is that it\u2019s a great preparatory pose for wide straddle forward bends and standing leg extensions.<\/p>\n

Begin in a seated position. Bring the legs apart to a straddle. Bend the right knee up, drawing the heel of the foot towards the sit bones. Stretch the left heel out to the corner of the mat and point the toes skyward. To realise the full pose, lean forward from the hips, reaching the arms forward. Placing the right elbow in front of the right knee, bend elbows and bring the palms together in prayer. Hold for 5 deep yoga breaths. To exit the pose, release the hands and stretch the right leg stretch. Repeat the other side.<\/p>\n

The benefits of this pose include a deep stretch to open hips and groin. In addition, Half Squat pose works to lengthen psoas, hamstring and lower leg muscles increasing flexibility and ease of movement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Half Squat Pose is an intermediate hip opener with benefits. This pose aims to stretch the lower back, hamstrings and lower leg. What is great about the half squat pose is that it\u2019s a great preparatory pose for wide straddle forward bends and standing leg extensions. Begin in a seated position. Bring the legs apart […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3846,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"pose-category":[61],"class_list":["post-3403","yoga-pose","type-yoga-pose","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","pose-category-seated-twists"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nYoga Pose: Half Squat Pose | YogaClassPlan.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Half Squat Pose stretches the lower back, hamstrings and lower leg. 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