Stretch and Surrender: #35 Seated Cross-Legged Hip Rotator Stretch

Benefits: Stretches the hip rotators, trunk, and lower back.

Method: Sit on the floor or mat with legs extended. Bend your right leg, and cross your right foot over your left leg with the right foot outside the left knee. Grasp your right knee with your left hand and gently pull across your body. Place right hand on the floor behind you. You should feel a gentle pull in your right buttock. Hold for 20-30 seconds. Slowly untwist, and repeat on the other side. Do the stretch 2 or 3 times on each side.

Tip: Try this stretch while watching TV.