How to Do the Bound Angle Pose

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This relatively simple pose might make you feel like a kid stretching before gym class, but that's not necessarily a bad thing—the more you do it, the better you can gauge your maturing yoga skills.

Step 1: Sit on mat
Sit down on your mat with your legs extended out in front of you.

Step 2: Bend & bring in heels
Bend your knees, and bring the soles of your feet together near your groin.

Tip
The closer in you bring your heels, the more effective this pose will be—but don't push it. Find the distance that is right for your body.

Step 3: Put hands on mat
Put your hands on the mat behind you to help lift and expand your chest.

Tip
If this feels good enough, you don't need to go any further.

Step 4: Bend forward
Bend forward from the hips, lowering your chest toward your feet and your head and knees toward the ground. Try to keep your back straight.

Step 5: Hold pose
Stay in the pose, breathing smooth, deep, even breaths.

Step 6: Release pose
Release the pose, lifting your torso up and stretching your legs out, whenever you're ready to be unbound.

Did You Know?
This pose helps open up the pelvis, making it very beneficial for pregnant women and for the prostate health of men.