- Lie on the floor or yoga mat facedown with thighs, shins and the tops of your feet pressing firmly into the floor
- Hands are placed under the shoulders, elbows tucked in and pointing toward feet
- Inhale and lift chest by pushing hands firmly into the mat and straightening your arms
- Press shoulder blades together and away from the ears
- Lift and open chest without arching too far back
- Engage core and keep glutes strong without overly squeezing
- Hold for 10 to 30 seconds
- Exhale while slowly lowering chest back to the mat
