Stand with back to wall and feet a few inches from wall. Extend arms and place fingers to wall.
Bend left leg with knee pointing straight ahead. Wrap right leg over left thigh and, if possible, hook toes behind left calf muscle.
Lift the chest and balance body evenly over left leg. With fingers to wall for sup- port, bend left knee and lower body slightly. Slowly straighten leg and release.
To reverse pose, bend right leg, wrap left leg over right thigh and around right calf. Release pose, stand upright, and rest lower back to wall.
This posture stretches hip muscles, strengthens thigh muscles, prevents calf cramps, and improves balance.
