utthita trikonasana

UTTHITA TRIKONASANA

start in Tadasana
inhale and jump feet about 4ft apart (or step feet apart)
at the same time raise arms to shoulder height - palms down
ensure feet are even and face to the front
turn the right foot 15 degrees in and the left foot 90 degrees out
line up front heel with back instep - face forward
keep knees in alignment by rotating whole leg
exhale and hinge from the hip to the left placing the left hand as far down the left ankle as possible (goal should be the ankle)
extend the right arm up - palm forward
turn head to look at arm - BREATHE!!
hold for 20 - 30 seconds then return to a standing position with legs wide and arms out
repeat on the other side
jump back to Tadasana