Side Toe Touching
From the arms overhead, fold down and touch beside one foot with both hands, rise, then fold to the other foot.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, feet a little wider than the hips, knees soft, arms straight overhead.
Steps
- Fold down and reach both hands to the outside of one foot.
- Rise back to the arms overhead.
- Fold to the outside of the other foot, alternating sides.
Common mistakes
Twisting the knees toward the reaching side: the legs stay facing forward; the trunk turns. Locked knees: keep them soft. Rushing from side to side: rise fully between touches.
Breathing
Exhale folding down, inhale rising.
