17 – Forward bend with one leg drawn in and rotation (Sayū ashi hiite mae ni taosu)
Name
Sayū ashi hiite mae ni taosu (左右脚引いて前に倒す)
Forward bend with one leg drawn in and rotation
Romaji instruction
Hai, migi ashi hiite.
Draw in the right leg.
Karada hineri.
Twist the body.
Mune tsukete.
Bring the chest toward the leg.
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyū, jū.
Hantai.
Change sides.
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyū, jū.
Counting
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyū, jū
Hantai
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyū, jū
Description
The practitioner sits with one leg straight forward and the other drawn in toward the body.
From this position, the upper body rotates toward the extended leg while folding forward from the hips.
The extended leg remains straight with an active foot. The aim is to bring the chest toward the thigh.
With each count, the position is gradually deepened.
The exercise is performed on one side and then repeated on the opposite side.
Purpose
- increase flexibility in the hamstrings and hips
- improve trunk rotation
- develop control in an asymmetrical position
- prepare for rotating techniques
Technical key points
- rotate toward the extended leg
- initiate the movement from the hips
- keep the back long
- avoid pulling with the arms
- deepen the position gradually
Comment
The exercise combines forward bending and rotation and prepares for technical movements.