- Begin standing. Step your left foot about 3 feet back with an exhale. Keeping your heels in one line, point your left foot 45 degrees to the left. Face your torso forward.
- Press your palms together behind your back with an inhale. Open your chest.
- Bend forward with an exhale. Reach your forehead toward your knee.
- Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
- Rise with an inhale, then exhale and step your feet together. Change sides.
Modification: Hold opposite elbows behind your back, or reach both hands to the floor.
Avoid this pose if you have high blood pressure or a back injury.