Pigeon pose

Pigeon Pose is a yoga asana (pose or position) that aids hip opening and lower back pain relief. Although it may be a great way to stretch your muscles and increase flexibility, it's crucial to do the move correctly to avoid strain or injury.

How to do it:

• Get down on all fours, your hands a little bit in front of your shoulders, and your knees just below your hips.
• With your right foot angled out to the left, bend your right knee and put it behind your right wrist.
• Rest the outside of your right shin on the ground.
• Straighten your left knee, slide your leg back, and put your left thigh on the ground.
• Make sure your left leg is straight and extended back (and not to the side).
• With your arms up in front of you, slowly lower your torso to rest on your inner right thigh.
• For up to a minute, maintain this position.
• Lifting your body and moving your hands back toward your hips can help you slowly release the position.