Stand with back to wall. Place buttocks to wall, bend knees, separate feet, and move feet forward.
Increase bend in knees, squat down until thighs are almost parallel to floor, feet are flat on floor, and legs are a comfortable distance from wall.
Place elbows and forearms on inner thighs. Inhale and gently press knees apart. Exhale and lengthen spine forward away from wall. Hold until back feels stretched.
Release, stand upright, and rest with back pressed to wall. In last trimester, per- form pose while sitting on front edge of chair seat, widen thighs with forearms, and lift and lengthen spine away from chair seat.
This posture strengthens front thigh muscles, stretches inner thigh muscles, and elongates spine.
