Five Pointed Star

Foundations of Posture:

Begin with your feet together and either step or hop your feet apart about 3 feet. Extend your arms out into a "T" position so your ankles and wrists are in one line. Isometrically draw your feet together by firing up your inner thigh muscles and shins while pressing down in to both the inside and outside of your feet (maintain a lift in the arches of your feet without gripping your toes). Draw your shoulder blades in close to your spine as you extend joyfully out through your finger tips. Allow the lower body to be lifted up by drawing the muscles of your leg up while extending down through the bones in your legs and through to your heels. Extend through the crown of your head, keep the heart uncaged to lift the front of your body, and tailbone slightly tucks down to lengthen the back body. To release: Step or jump your feet together.

Yogafamily.com is not liable for any injuries that may occur when trying these poses.  The posture series is meant as a guide to home practice.  It is not for beginners.  Before beginning any physical activity, yogafamily.com advises that you speak with your doctor and take several classes with a certified instructor.