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Groin Stretch
Bring the bottoms of both feet together until they touch. For some people, they will feel that they are falling backwards. This is because the back and groin are tight. If this starting position is difficult, as in the first photo below, sit with your back against a wall or couch. This way you can focus on relaxing your knees down. You may also push gently on your knees with your elbows to help them down.
The picture on the left shows the beginning position with the knees all the way down. The picture on the right is the side view of the same position. Note the back position.
Begin to relax forward keeping your back straight, as in the photo on the left. Do not curve your upper back as in the photo on the right. Curving the back may feel like you are getting further down, but you are not. Curving the back does not help to strengthen the back muscles, as does holding the back straight.
Either hold on to your feet to help you stretch, or, if you can, place your palms on the floor, and relax forward from the hips. Note the back position, and observe how the head does not drop. Try to bring your stomach to your heels.
If one knee is higher than the other, use your hand to press the knee down. Try to relax the inner thigh muscles as you do so, to get the area to release.
Come out of the position with the back straight, slowly returning to the beginning position. Afterwards, you can bring the knees together, and wrap your arms around your knees and relax them. (not shown).
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