Why we love this exercise: This exercise challenges your obliques and you work your inner thighs at the same time! Be sure to keep the abdominals engaged and hips stacked on top of each other the entire time.
Lie on your side with all body parts lined with hips stacked. Now move your legs slightly in front so that you are in a banana shape. This helps with balance and protects the lower back.
You can prop your head up on your hand, or stretch the bottom arm out long and lay your head down. If you prop your head up, you must support your alignment by lifting your rib cage away from the mat.
Exhale:
Use your abdominals and the engagement of your legs to bring both legs up a few inches off your mat.
Focus on keeping your inner legs together, all the way from your sit bones to your heels.
Inhale:
Get longer still as you slowly lower your legs back down on the mat. Use control.
Do this exercise 5-8 times. Turn over on your other side and repeat.
Tips:
Modify this exercise by leaving your head down on an outstretched arm.
The front arm is just for balance. Use your core.
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