How to do Wide Lsit
- Sit facing forward with your legs extended in a comfortable wide straddle.
- Plant your right palm on the mat between your legs.
- Plant your left palm outside your left hip, slightly behind it.
- Spread your fingers and press through the full surface of each palm.
- Point your toes while keeping the fronts of your ankles long.
- Press the floor away while keeping your seat grounded.
- Keep your shoulders active rather than letting your torso sink between your arms.
- Ease the pressure through your palms before lifting your hands from the mat.
Variations
Keep your seat and heels down while practicing the hand pressure.