THE ESSENTIAL YOGA POSES
- Sit on the mat with your
legs stretched out in front
of you.
- Take your arms along-
side you, palms face down.
Sit up tall.
- Flex your feet, draw-
ing your toes back toward
your body.
GAZE: Straight ahead
PRECEDING POSES:
Mountain pose
COUNTERPOSES: Savasana
PRECAUTIONS: If you have a
deep round in your back, try
sitting up against a wall to help
hold your spine upright.
TIP: If your hamstrings
are tight and it is dif ficult
to sit up with a straight
spine, then place a blanket
underneath your sit b ones.
