Wide stance, left foot at 90 degrees, right foot turned in slightly: left heel aligns with arch of right foot.
Both legs straight and muscles engaged.
Bend sideways towards left leg.
Arms are straight in line with shoulders, left hand fingertips on floor or block.
Left hip tucks under, keeping weight on ball of foot.
Sides of torso equally elongated.
Head and neck in line with spine and back plane of body.
Gaze is straight ahead or up (optional if no neck strain)