Technique:

Sit facing your partner

Put left foot into your groin

Extend right leg to meet partner

Grab partner's left elbow with right hand

Hold partner's right knee with left hand

Look into partner's eyes

Lengthen your spine

Extend right arm up over head

Reach for flexed toes

Health Benefits:

This pose opens the hips, hamstrings, and inner thigh muscles. Also, this pose opens up the chest and rib cage to allow for expansive deep breaths.

Keep in Mind:

Stay relaxed in your shoulders and think of extending your spine. Look under your arm toward your partner and pull gently on each other's elbows to allow for the opening of the chest.

Breathe deeply \