Pigeon Stretch with Body Low
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With the release of the Upper Body over your front leg, you are allowing your Upper Body to relax forward into the movement. In this Pigeon Stretch variation, really focus on the deep stretch in the Lower Body as you relax your Upper Body forward to a point that works for you and breathe gently into the stretch.
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