THE ESSENTIAL YOGA POSES
- Start in Triangle pose.
Look forward, bend your
front knee, and shift your
weight onto your front leg
as you lift your back leg.
- Place your bottom hand
on the ground or a block
and extend your other hand
straight up.
- Flex through your back
heel as if you’re stepping
on a wall behind you. Keep
your neck in line with
your spine.
GAZE: Top hand
PRECEDING POSES:
Warrior II, Triangle
COUNTERPOSES: Standing
Forward Fold, Down Dog
PRECAUTIONS: If it bothers your
neck to gaze at your top hand,
look down at your bottom hand.
TIP: The distance between your
hand and your b ottom foot
should be the same between
your armpit and the top of your
hipbone. If your hand is too
close to your foot , it will be
difficult to balance yourself.
