How to do it
Reach forward through your fingertips and back through your lifted heel.
- 1
Stand on your right foot and lean forward, lifting your left leg behind you.
- 2
Reach your arms forward, parallel to the floor.
- 3
Keep your body and left leg in a straight line, parallel to the floor.
- 4
Hold the pose for 15-30 seconds, then switch sides.
Expert tip
Distribute your weight evenly through the standing foot, and keep your hips level to engage the core and maintain balance.
Common mistakes
- ✕Raising the lifted leg above the torso line
- ✕Bending the standing knee past a micro-bend
- ✕Dropping the arms below shoulder height