Butterfly
Start by sitting on your bottom with your knees bent and the soles of your feet together and knees falling apart.
Bring your feet comfortably close to your bottom and begin to lean forwards.
Hold this stretch for 30 seconds whilst breathing deeply into your belly.
Happy baby
Start with your feet and knees bent. Grasp the inside of each foot – arms inside your knees. Allow your knees to widen apart and apply pressure downwards.
Hold an easy stretch for 30 seconds while breathing deeply into your belly.
Child’s pose
Start on your hand and knees. Relax your bottom towards your heels – your knees are wider apart; feet closer together. Your head can rest on the floor.
Hold an easy stretch for 30 seconds while breathing deep into your belly.
Relaxed frog
Start with your weight on your hands and feet. Begin to relax your bottom between your heels and gently push your elbows into the inside of your knees.
Hold this stretch for 30 seconds while breathing deep into your belly.
Flat frog
Start on your hands and knees. Place your knees wider than your hips and begin to draw your bottom towards your heels. If possible, place your elbows on the floor for a deeper stretch.
Hold an easy stretch for 30 seconds while breathing deep into your belly.
Pile squat
Start standing with your feel turned out slightly and your legs wider than your hips. Begin to inhale and squat down until you feel a stretch on your inner thighs. Following the hold, push your feet into the floor and stand back up.
Hold an easy stretch for 8-10 seconds while breathing deeply into your belly.
