Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Step 1
Sit on the floor with your legs stretched straight in front of you. Rest your hands by your sides.
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Step 2
Exhale, lean back slightly and lift your legs off the floor to about a 60 degree angle. Ideally, your feet should be higher than your head. Your weight should be resting only on your buttocks--not on any part of your spine.
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Step 3
Lift your arms off the floor and stretch them out straight by your sides, parallel to the floor. Your palms should be facing one another.
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Step 4
Stay in the pose for as long as is comfortable--ideally, 30 seconds.
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Step 5
On an exhale, lower your hands and rest your legs on the floor.
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Step 6
Relax by lying on your back.
