By Paul Grilley
Half Frog stretches the hamstrings and the groin. Because the pelvis is pushed forward by the Half Frog position, the stretch on the hamstrings and groin is easier and more effective than the half butterfly pose. The beginner will feel the hamstrings more than the groin, but as the student loosens up the groin is also stretched. This is an easy yin yoga pose, allow yourself to feel the pose.
Sit with legs straight and the other leg folded with the foot near your buttocks. the foot of the bent leg may be pointed or flexed. Open the legs to a comfortable width and lean forward. keep you torso over the straight leg to stretch the hamstring. If you swing your torso towards the middle of your legs, the groin of the extended leg and the hip of the bent leg are stretched more. Be careful not to strain the bent knee.
Hold half frog 2-3 minutes on each side.
Excerpt from Yin Yoga: Principles and Practice by Paul Grilley
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About Paul:
Paul Grilley began practicing yoga in 1979 after reading The Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananada. He moved to Los Angeles in 1982 where he studied and taught yoga for 12 years. In 1988 he read Theories of the Chakras by Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama. Paul and his wife Suzee have been active students of Dr. Motoyama ever since.
Paul started his studies of anatomy with Dr. Garry Parker in 1979. He continued his studies at UCLA where he took courses in anatomy and kinesiology. He earned a M.A. from St. John’s College, Santa Fe in summer 2000 and an Honorary Ph.D. in 2005 from the California Institute for Human Science for his efforts to clarify the latest theories on fascia and its relevance to the practice of hatha yoga. He enjoys reading science and esoteric literature, trying to find connections between the two.
Paul and his wife Suzee now spend their time administrating and teaching the Yin Yoga Teacher’s Training program both in the USA and abroad.