Brief alignment: Start from a comfortable seat. Fold one knee front and the other knee back. Take an eagle bind with the arms, as you bring the elbow of one arm into the elbow crease of the other. Press the upper arms and hands into prayer and tilt the prayer bind over your shoulder gazing at the fingertips. Anchor into one sits bone and lift the other as you twist sideways.

Benefits: Stretches the shoulders hips and quads; opens the lower back and fuels contemplation

Contraindications: Hip, knee & shoulder injury