MODEL: YUKTHA RAJGOPAL
The muscles of the posterior thigh (hamstrings) and the calf muscle, along with the Achilles tendon (the cord connecting the calf muscles to the heel), form a kinetic chain (interrelated groups of body segments) to provide an intense stretch to the leg. Here is a posture to keep the legs healthy. It also helps the hips and the back.
METHOD:
☞ Sit facing the wall
☞ Sit upright on a folded blanket in a cross-legged position
☞ Press the palms on the mat
☞ Gently lift the right leg and rest the heel on the floor
☞ Stretch the right leg, pull the kneecap and stretch the toes towards the knee
☞ Press the heel against the wall
☞ Keep the trunk upright
☞ Straighten the arms, open the shoulders
☞ As you inhale slowly, the abdominal cavity should expand
☞ As you exhale slowly, the abdominal cavity should contract
☞ Stay for about 30 seconds
☞ Slowly bring the right leg down and change the side
☞ Repeat
☞ If comfortable, move closer to the wall and repeat the whole process
☞ The closer you are, better the stretch