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A core-strengthening powerhouse that builds structural integrity. It is the essential bridge in Vinyasa transitions, demanding total body integration and focused breath.
Shoulders over wrists.
Body in one long, straight line.
Press the floor away.
Hands shoulder-width apart, fingers spread wide.
Index fingers pointing forward.
Puff up the space between the shoulder blades.
Draw the tailbone toward the heels.
Keep the neck in line with the spine; look slightly forward of the fingers.