Stand behind chair. Hold top of chair back for support with left hand. Shift weight onto straight left leg. Bend right knee and lift foot toward buttock. Hold in- step of right foot with right hand.
Inhale and lift chest. Exhale, tuck tailbone under, and tighten left thigh muscles. Bend elbow and pull right foot closer to right buttock to stretch thigh muscles. Right kneecap faces floor.
Release right foot and lower leg. Reverse pose, hold chair with right hand, bend left knee, and hold left foot. After completing both sides, stand upright, hold onto chair back, and breathe normally.
This pose aids balance, strengthens straight leg, and stretches front thigh muscles of bent leg.
