How to do it
Press firmly through your palms and spread your fingers wide.
- 1
Start in a downward-facing dog position with your hands and feet on the ground and hips raised high.
- 2
Engage your core and lift one leg up towards the ceiling, keeping your hips square to the ground.
- 3
Hold the position, keeping your lifted leg straight and active.
- 4
Keep your supporting leg straight or with a slight bend if needed for comfort.
- 5
Hold for several breaths, then lower your leg back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat with the other leg.
Expert tip
Keep your shoulders away from your ears and evenly distribute your weight between your hands and the supporting foot.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the hips open when lifting the leg
- ✕Bending the lifted leg at the knee
- ✕Letting the head drop below the arms