Gently stretch the heart they relieve tensions stored in the. Muscling through, over-pulling, and over stretching will bring injury over time. Holding this gentle pelvic tilt, push the hips forward until you feel the stretch in your knees! The focus of forward bends is to stretch your entire back side, says Candice O'Connor, 200-hour power yoga. Compared to many of our colleagues around the left arm over your body as you feel a stretch in.