King Pigeon

Lie on your stomach. Place your palms on the floor near your navel. Lift your head, chest and torso with an inhale, straightening your arms. Bend your knees with an exhale, bringing your feet near your head. Lean into your right hand, then quickly lift your left hand with an exhale and grab hold of your left knee. Pause, then quickly lift your right hand with an exhale and grab hold of your right knee. Expand your chest and touch your head to the soles of your feet. Hold the pose and breathe (the breath will quicken). Release your arms one at a time. Lower your legs and then torso with an exhale. Alignment Cues: Keep body weight on pelvis and thighs Expand chest Touch head to soles of feet Feet and knees together Modification: Keep your hands on the floor.