3. Standing Half Forward Bend (Ardha Uttanasana) at the wall

• Place your mat perpendicular to the wall.

• Stand about a foot away from the wall.

• Your feet should be hips width apart and parallel to the edges of the mat.

• Press your hands against the wall with your palms spread at the height of your hips.

• Step back with your feet hips width apart and lower your torso until you come into a flat back position, so that your torso is perpendicular to the floor.

• Use your palms to press the wall away from you to lengthen your back.

• Press into all four corners of your feet.

• Keep your ears in line with your arms.

• Adjust your distance from the wall to make sure your body is at a 90-degree angle (L shape). If you are too close to the wall, your back and arms will not be able to be fully extended. If you are too far from the wall, you will not be able to bend forward enough.

• Continue to breathe deeply as you press the wall away from you with your palms.