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DEER POSE TUTORIAL

Yoga with Kassandra · 1:24

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Mindful alignment in seated poses
  • Understanding hip external rotation
  • Modifications for different body types

Ideal for

  • Individuals seeking hip opening
  • Beginners learning specific yoga poses
  • Practitioners of Yin or Restorative yoga

Lesson

Instructions

Here are two different ways of doing deer pose. It's a wonderful thigh stretch!

Steps

  • Deer Pose (seated hip opener)
  • Variations for deep thigh stretch
  • Gentle transitions into and out of the pose

Benefits

  • Improved hip flexibility and mobility
  • Release of tension in outer hips and thighs
  • Enhanced lower body circulation
  • Cultivates patience and introspection

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
12 minutes
Equipment
yoga matblanket or cushion
Target areas
hipsouter thighsglutesgroin
Energy
calming

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