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Intermediate · Hip opener

Fire Log Pose
Agnistambhasana

A seated hip opener with the shins stacked like logs and the spine kept long.

Instructional illustration of Fire Log Pose

LevelIntermediate

Pose typeHip opener

Primary focusHips, Glutes

How to practice Fire Log Pose

Sit tall and place one shin parallel to the front of the mat.
Stack the other shin above it with ankle over knee when comfortable.
Flex both feet and keep the sitting bones grounded.
Stay upright or hinge forward with a long spine.

Practice tips

Place padding between the knees and ankles.
Keep the lower leg in Easy Pose if stacking is unavailable.

Practice note: Back away from any knee pain or pinching in the hips.