Be barefoot. Start in Tadasana. Continue into Virabhadrasana II.

Lean to the right and place the fingers of your right hand on a block or on the floor next to the outside ankle of your right foot. Press your right arm and right leg into each other and maintain the contact throughout the pose.

Bend your left arm so that the fingers of your left hand are aimed in the direction of your left ear. Stretch your left arm above your left ear and alongside the left side of your head. Lift your head closer to your left arm without lifting your chin. Stretch your left heel and left hand away from each other. As your hold the pose, lengthen the right side of your body, your ribs and waist, not compressing that area of your body.

Soften your gaze; quiet your hearing. Breathe evenly and comfortably through your nose. Keep your chest broad and open it to the ceiling.

To come out of the pose, push into the floor with your left foot as you return to Virabhadrasana II and then to Tadasana. Repeat on the other side.