Fold forward, fingertips on mat, shoulder width.
Step right foot to back of mat, aligning left knee over left ankle.
Right leg toes are curled under, leg straight and strong, inner thigh lifting.
Place left hand on left hip or sacrum.
Keep hips level.
Lengthen torso through crown of head and rotate ribs and chest towards left leg.
Extend hand from hip skyward.
Hands, arms, and shoulders are in one line.
Shoulder blades hug the back ribs.