How to do it
Press the outer edge of your back foot firmly into the floor.
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Begin in a standing position and step your feet about 4 feet apart.
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Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and your left foot in slightly.
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Bend your right knee over your right ankle.
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Place your right forearm on your right thigh or your right hand on the floor outside your right foot.
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Extend your left arm overhead, palm facing down.
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Turn your head to look at your left palm and hold the pose for several breaths.
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Repeat on the opposite side.
Expert tip
Ensure proper alignment by stacking your front knee directly over your ankle and extending your top arm over your ear, creating a straight line from your back foot to your fingertips.
Common mistakes
- ✕Collapsing the torso forward over the thigh
- ✕Bending the back knee during the hold
- ✕Letting the front knee collapse inward