Lying Down on Sides

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Lie down on your right side with your legs extended.
2. Support your head on your right palm with your elbow placed firmly on the floor.
3. Place your left palm on the floor near your chest. If possible, straighten your legs.
4. Lift your left leg up and slowly bring it down.
5. Repeat 3 times.
6. Now make circles rotating the entire leg from the pelvic joint.
7. Repeat 5-6 times in one direction before reversing directions.
8. Bring your leg down slowly and rest.
9. Repeat on your left side.
10. Lie down on your back and relax.

• Stretches the pelvic joints
• Tones and strengthens the inner thighs

• Abdominal or recent pelvic surgery

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