Yoga

Fire log pose (left)

Beginner

Glutes

Starting position: Sit on the mat with both legs bent and positioned parallel to each other, creating a 'fire log' or double pigeon shape with your shins stacked. Execution: Hold this static hip-opening position while maintaining an upright torso and breathing deeply.

Find your pose

01Sit on your mat with your left leg in front, knee bent at 90 degrees with the shin parallel to the front edge of your mat
02Place your right leg on top, stacking the right shin directly over the left shin with both knees bent
03Keep both feet flexed to protect your knee joints
04Sit tall with your spine straight and hands resting on your shins or the floor
05Hold the position for 30-60 seconds while breathing deeply
06To release, carefully lift the top leg and extend both legs forward

Keep in mind

Keep both feet flexed throughout the pose to protect your knees from strain
If your hips are tight, sit on a bolster or folded blanket to elevate your pelvis
Never force your knees down - let gravity and time create the opening
Stop immediately if you feel any sharp pain in your knees or hips
Focus on sitting tall rather than folding forward to maintain proper alignment

Move within a comfortable range and stop if you feel pain. Seek guidance from a qualified professional if you have an injury or health condition.