Sit on mat or rug and separate legs sideways. Bend left knee and place left foot to inside of right thigh.
Place hands beside hips, press down to lift spine, extend and straighten right leg, and flex right foot.
Inhale, hold outer left thigh with right hand, and place left hand on floor behind back. Exhale, lift spine vertically, and gently twist toward left.
To reverse, change legs. Bend right knee and place right foot to inner left thigh. Hold right thigh with left hand, place right hand on floor, and twist toward right.
After twisting to both sides, bend knees, and sit in a comfortable cross-legged position with spine straight.
This pose increases lateral rotation of spine.
