Intense side stretch, this is a standing position with a rotation of the chest and a forward bend all rolled into one. It is done with the arms are in paschima namaskarasana and both knees are stretched and straight. The head completely rests on the forward leg. In the first week of classes, this pose indicates its supposed level of easy ability. Despite the level, the task also challenges one’s lack of healthy rip rotation, stiff upper back and tight hamstrings.
