When I say “wrap your thighs,” I'm generally asking you to think about the thighs gently spiraling outward while maintaining a grounded connection through the feet. Think of your thighs as wrapping around the hip joints rather than simply moving straight up and down. This becomes particularly useful when you're in a wide squat, a goddess position, or another movement where your hips and knees have to work together to maintain your alignment
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