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A challenging and powerful balance that combines a twist with a one-legged standing pose. It strengthens the legs and core while improving focus and detoxifying the body through rotation.
From a standing position, lift one leg back and reach the opposite hand to the floor or a block.
Twist your torso toward your standing leg and reach your other arm to the sky.
Keep your lifted leg strong and parallel to the floor.
Ground down firmly through your standing foot.
Keep the bottom hand steady for support.
Keep your lifted leg active by reaching through the heel.
Lengthen your spine from your tailbone to the crown of your head.
Stack your shoulders and reach up through your top fingertips.