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A complex standing balance that requires total concentration and a multi-dimensional squeeze of the limbs toward the midline. It serves as a powerful metaphor for sharp focus and the unwinding of physical and mental tension.
Wrap your right arm under your left.
Sit deep into a one-legged chair and cross your right leg over the left.
Squeeze your inner thighs and forearms together.
Spread the toes of the standing foot wide and root through the four corners.
Sink the hips low before initiating the wrap of the legs.
Stack the elbows and knees in one vertical line along the midline of the body.
Lift the elbows to shoulder height while drawing the shoulder blades down the back.