Seated External Rotator Strengthener: Hip Strengthening Exercises to Prepare for Asana

Overview

• Objective — Strengthen external hip rotators and psoas
• Prepares for — Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose), Virabhadrasana II (Warrior 2 Pose), Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)
• Source – Mukunda Stiles, Structural Yoga Therapy 2000

Instructions

1. In Dandasana (Staff Pose), place hands on floor outside hips.
2. Take thigh out so that feet are at least 36″ apart.
3. Keep foot 3-6 inches from floor.
4. Rotate leg out.