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Standing Figure Four Pose

Eka Pada Utkatasana variation

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Rick and Kuzya illustrate Standing Figure Four Pose.
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Description

Stand beside a wall or chair, cross one ankle over the opposite thigh and bend the standing knee only slightly while hinging back.

Easier option

Keep the standing leg nearly straight and use both hands for support.

Breathing cue

Keep breathing; do not press on the crossed knee.