Things You'll Need:
- Yoga mat
- clear, quiet space
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Step 1
Inhale and exhale three deep breaths while standing with your feet shoulder width apart. Your arms should raise from your sides to above your head with every inhale and exhale. After inhaling and exhaling three times, inhale and hold your breath one more time and leave your arms above your head as if you were reaching to change a light bulb.
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Step 2
Take your right arm and put it across the small of your back. You can keep your left arm above your head or bring it to your side if it is too challenging. At the same time bring the middle of your right shin across the top of your left knee. At this point you should make every effort to grab your big right toe with your right hand. Once you have your right arm and right knee in those positions, slowly exhale.
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Step 3
Take in three more deep inhale-exhale breaths. On the third exhale, slowly bend forward at the hips, trying to place your top of your head on the ground. At the same time take your left palm and plant it face down on the ground. Hold this position for 30 seconds, taking in deep breaths.
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Step 4
Release your big toe from your hand. Maintain your bend at the waist but keep both feet on the ground and both palms on the floor. Inhale and exhale three more times. Inhale one more time and hold your breath.
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Step 5
Exhale and slowly return to standing position with arms by your side and feet shoulder width apart. When you are ready, perform the same pose with your opposite limbs.
