Yoga Session 9: Hero Poses

The hero poses are a great way to stretch the ankles and heels, correcting flat feet. Hero Pose 1 can also serve as a meditative pose instead of the Lotus.

Hero Pose 1 + 2

1. Sit on the floor both both legs bent back. Hips must rest on the floor between the feet. Join your knees. This is Hero Pose 1

2. Spread the knees apart and join the big toes.

3. Bend forward and rest your forehead on the floor

4. Stretch out your arms. This is Hero Pose 2

DO: Draw the shoulders back for Hero Pose 1

DON'T: turn the feet sideways

Sleeping Hero Pose

1. Sit in Hero Pose 1

2. Using elbows for support, lie back. Extend the arms over the head or place them down

DO: lengthen your torso

DON'T: lie back on your heels