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A foundational standing pose that builds fierce lower-body strength and unwavering concentration. It emphasizes the opening of the hips and the expansion of the chest and arms.
Open hips to the side.
Arms parallel to the earth.
Gaze sharp over front fingers.
Front foot forward, back foot parallel to the back edge.
Align front heel with back arch.
Bend front knee to 90 degrees.
Stack shoulders directly over hips.