Things You'll Need:
- Yoga mat
- Loose, comfortable clothing
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Step 1
Lie down on the mat and roll onto the left side of your body. Steady yourself by pressing both the heel and the outside of your left foot into the floor.
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Step 2
Press your palms into the floor and lift your hips. As you bring them back to the ground, use this movement to stretch the left leg, extending and lengthening from the hip down to the heel.
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Step 3
Stretch your torso, lengthening through the waist, as you draw your left hand under your head and rest your elbow on the floor. From here, stretch your armpit as you move your elbow away from your head, keeping it line with your shoulder.
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Step 4
Remain in this position for a moment, making sure you are balanced and ready to continue into the full pose.
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Step 5
Draw your right knee toward you until you can reach down and grab your right toe with your right hand.
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Step 6
As you exhale, extend your right leg up, straightening the knee and maintaining your grip on your right toe, until the sole of your right foot is facing the sky.
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Step 7
Hold this position for 60 to 90 seconds before reversing the sequence of steps to come out of the pose.
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Step 8
Repeat Steps 2 through 7, laying on the right side of your body.
