
Standing Figure-4
Eka Pāda Utkaṭāsana
Target areas & focus: Quadriceps and glutes of the standing leg; piriformis and glutes of the crossed leg (stretch)
Try it gently
- Arrive: stand or sit tall, soften the shoulders, take one slow breath.
- Ease into the shape on an exhale — never force, stay comfortable.
- Hold 30–60 seconds, breathing slowly through the nose.
A gentle guide, not medical advice. Ease off if anything feels sharp or wrong.