Support
One palm and your back foot's sole; front leg lifted.
Enter
- From right Side Angle, place your shoulder beneath your thigh.
- Place your right palm outside your front foot.
- Hold your right outer foot with your left hand.
- Press your palm; lift your foot and straighten your right leg.
- Turn your chest upward; point your left elbow toward the ceiling.
Hold
- Press your palm down and keep your supporting elbow straight.
- Squeeze your lifted thigh against your arm to prevent slipping.
- Ground your back heel and keep both legs straight.
- Lengthen your upper side and turn your chest toward the ceiling.
Exit
- Bend your lifted knee and lower your foot with control.
- Release your grip and return to Side Angle.
- Place both hands down; return to Downward Dog and switch sides.
- Breathing
- Breathe into your upper ribs.
- Gaze
- Look straight ahead.
- Duration
- Take several breaths per side.
