pah-TEE-tah tah-RAHS-ah-nah
A dynamic and energizing pose that combines core strength, a deep twist, and a heart-opening stretch. It is a powerful variation that improves balance and tones the whole body.
From a three-legged Down Dog, thread your lifted leg under your body and out to the side.
Ground the back heel and lift your opposite arm to the sky.
Lift your hips high and open your chest.
Press firmly through the grounded hand and the outer edge of the extended foot.
Ground the back foot fully, like in Warrior II.
Keep your grounded arm strong and your shoulder stable.
Lift your pelvis toward the sky to engage your core.
Reach through your top fingertips and open your heart.