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17 Sayū ashi hiite mae ni taosu

Name

Romaji:
Sayu ashi hiite mae ni taosu

Japanese:
左右脚引いて前に倒す

English:
Forward bend with one leg drawn in and rotation

Romaji instructions

Migi ashi o hiite.
(Pull the right leg in.)

Tsukene kara motte kite.
(Bring it in from the hip.)

Hantai no mune ga tsuku yo ni.
(Bring the chest toward the opposite leg.)

Karada o hinette.
(Twist the body.)

Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyu, ju.
(One to ten.)

Hantai.
(Switch side.)

Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyu, ju.

Count

Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyu, ju
Hantai
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyu, ju

Description

The practitioner sits with one leg extended forward and the other drawn in toward the hip.

From this position, the upper body rotates toward the extended leg while bending forward.

The movement is driven from the hips and torso. The goal is to bring the chest toward the thigh of the extended leg.

Each count deepens the position.

The exercise is performed on both sides.

Purpose

  • increase hamstring and hip flexibility
  • improve rotational mobility of the spine
  • develop control in asymmetrical positions
  • prepare for rotational techniques

Key technical points

  • rotate toward the extended leg
  • initiate movement from the hips
  • maintain a long spine
  • gradual progression

Comment

This exercise combines forward bending with rotation, developing mobility across multiple planes.