Instructions
Sit on your heels with your knees together. Lengthen your spine.
Bend your left arm behind your back and bring the hand in between your shoulder blades, palm facing away.
Reach your right arm up with an inhale. Bend your elbow with an exhale and clasp your fingers behind your back.
Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
Release your arms and change sides.
Alignment Cues:
Lengthen spine
Keep neck neutral and relaxed
Gently stretch elbows vertically away from each other and toward midline
Modification:
Women: Sit on the floor and cross your right leg over the left. Stack your knees on top of each other and point your toes behind you.