Alignment Principles

• Start in a seated position with both legs extended straight out in front of you
• Hug the legs together
• Cross the right knee over the left knee with the right heel pulled in towards the outer left hip
• If permitting, pull the left heel in towards the outer right hip
• Both knees should be stacked directly in your midline with both sitting bones grounded
• Inhale you right arm up to the sky and pat the space between your shoulder blades
• Exhale your left arm back behind you as you reach up to hold your right hand
• Think about pointing your right elbow straight up towards the sky
• Keep the spine long, chin lifting and gently pressing back

Prep. Poses:

• Eagle Pose (Garudasana)
• Butterfly (Baddha Konasana)
• Sleeping Pigeon