Pigeon Pose
The Pigeon Pose is a great pose for tennis players as we have a tendency to get tight in the hips. This pose really opens the hips and stretches the quads and hip flexors. To do it:
- start in the downward facing dog pose, and slide your right knee forward to your hands. Bend your knee to the right and place on the floor, and let your body down, keeping your back leg straight.
- center yourself so that your weight is even. You can support your upper body with your hands, or lower yourself down to your elbows. you can even go completely to the floor.
Hold for about three minutes, then change sides and repeat. Do this several times on each side.