Things You'll Need:
- Yoga mat or soft floor
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Step 1
Sit on the mat or floor, back straight, eyes looking forward. Extend your left leg out straight on the floor. Bend your right leg in and bring it into your torso. Use your arms to bring it in if necessary. Tilt your upper body back so your lower back holds the weight. Maintain a straight line of the spine.
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Step 2
Release your right leg and allow the foot to rest alongside your left thigh. Extend your arms out straight in front of you. Maintain your straight back. Breathe in for two counts. Your arms should be level and parallel to the floor.
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Step 3
Inhale and extend your right leg out at an angle so the leg is straight and points upward, not level or drooping. Hold your back straight. Breathe in and out. Hold your arms in place and focus your eyes outward past your leg. Hold for five breaths.
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Step 4
Bring your leg back into the bent position, foot alongside the left thigh. Breathe in for three counts then exhale and extend. Hold again for five breaths. Repeat ten times.
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Step 5
Bring both legs into the bent position, feet on the floor, back straight and tall. Switch legs. Extend your right leg out on straight on the ground and your left leg upward. Repeat the entire exercise on the left leg (10 times).
