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Butterfly Yoga Flaps

Learn how to perform Butterfly Yoga Flaps, a Legs exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Sit with the soles of your feet together and hold your feet gently.

STEP 2

Start phase

Keep your spine long and move both knees gently up and down through a small range.

STEP 3

End phase

Stop within a comfortable stretch range and release the tension slowly.

STEP 4

Target muscles

Gently move and stretch your inner thighs. Adjust the range to avoid sharp discomfort.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid forcing your knees down or rounding your back to push deeper.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale slowly to relax and inhale naturally.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Unlike a static butterfly hold, use small repeated movements without forceful bouncing.

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