- Lengthen the spine and arms reach out while folding forward at hips
- Chest reaching out, back is straight until hamstrings indicate when to round back
- Stomach firm
- Feet together, hands next to feet
- Fingers and toes parallel, facing forward ...
3. As you exhale, bend your knees and begin folding forward from your hips, bringing your hands and arms as far forward as you can comfortably.
1. From Urdhva Hastasana, swan dive the arms out to the side while folding forward.
3. Bring the fingertips in line with the toes and press the palms flat.
For increased circulation, move up and down in the pose before staying stationary for a number of breaths. Stretching the area by folding forward in Pigeon Pose or twisting in Ardha Matseyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose) may also be helpful.
 See also: Asana, Stretch, Uttanasana, Yoga, Yoga Pose
  
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