How to do it
Hold the top position for three to five slow breaths.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- 2
Place your hands behind you with your fingers facing your feet.
- 3
Lift your hips off the floor until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
- 4
Hold the pose for the desired time, keeping your core tight and hips lifted.
- 5
Lower your hips back to the floor to release the pose.
Expert tip
Keep your fingers pointing towards your feet and drive through your palms and heels to fully engage your triceps and shoulders.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips sag below the knee line
- ✕Allowing the knees to splay outward
- ✕Cranking the head back to look behind