Open Your Hips with the Gentle Yoga Side Stretch (Seated Side Straddle S... Side Body Stretch - Learn how to perform a gentle Seated Side Straddle Stretch Yoga   Make sure your muscles are warm before you stretch or exercise.   Warming up before stretching is very important and it is literally the process of warming up your core body temperature. Warming up can be any low-intensity continuous activity such as relaxed jogging in place or walking. Instructions for Seated straddle side stretch yoga exercise. (1) Sit with your legs wide apart and press the tops of your thighs down into the floor and make your spine straight. (2) Place your hands behind you and lift the front of your torso up and forward. (3) Now extend your right arm and side bend towards your right leg while you reach with your left arm. (4) Try and hold the outside edge of your right foot with your left hand. If you cannot reach it you can use a belt to hold around the foot. (5) Hold the pose for up to a minute while you lengthen the stretch from your hips up thru your fingertips. (6) On an inhalation gently lift your torso and come back to the center before repeating on your left side. Are your health goals weight loss; weight gain; building strength; building muscle; shaping/toning; improving overall health; improving speed, agility, power, balance, and coordination; decreasing blood pressure or cholesterol level; managing diabetes and other chronic diseases; injury rehabilitation; or sport-specific training? Your Goals are very important to You. And to me. I hope you have a great 2017 and reach your Exercise and Health Goals. Try and include stretching into your daily exercises. The Gentle Seated Yoga Side Straddle Stretch is a really excellent stretch. Cheers!