Folded Butterfly Stretch

Difficulty

Beginner

Position

Floor

Type

Static stretching, Yoga

Sides

Single position

Hold time

30–120 s per set in our routines

How to do the Folded Butterfly Stretch

1. Sit with legs extended, then bring the soles of your feet together and let knees drop out to the sides.
2. Place your hands on the floor in front of you and hinge forward from the hips.
3. Let your head and neck relax toward your feet while you breathe into the stretch.

Tips

• Allow the weight of your head to deepen the stretch gently.

Adjustments

• Sit on a folded blanket to give your hips more space if they feel tight.
• Stay more upright if a forward fold feels intense today.

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