How to Do Tolasana

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Tolasana, or scale pose, strengthens the abs and arms and can be performed with or with out blocks. A variation is performed before vinyasas during the Ashtanga seated sequence. The pose

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

yoga mat
comfortable clothing

Step 1

Sit in a cross legged or lotus position.
Step 2

Keep your spine straight and engage your abdomen.
Step 3

On an exhale, push your hands into the floor or blocks and lift yourself off the floor in a cross-legged position.
Step 4

Hold for several seconds and release on an exhale.
Step 5

Repeat on the other side.