Instructions
Begin in a squat, feet together and heels on the floor or a folded blanket.
Twist your torso to the right with an exhale. Place your left armpit outside of your right knee. Bend your elbow and wrap your left arm around your legs.
Wrap your right arm behind you and clasp your hands or wrists. Open your chest to the right and gaze over your right shoulder.
Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
Gently untwist with an exhale. Change sides.
Alignment Cues:
Work toward bringing knees together
Place heels on floor or folded blanket
Close gap between torso and thigh
Soften belly
Modification:
Keep your front fingertips on the floor but wrap your back arm behind you.