Benefits: Strengthens legs, abs, back; stretches chest; lengthens spine; keeps spine flexible
Helps: Poor posture, mental agility, a scattered mind

1. Stand with your feet together, big toes touching, spine straight, and head erect.

2. Lift your kneecaps, activating your quads, and press the tops of your thighs back as you point your tailbone down between your heels.

3. Lengthen your spine up, broaden across your collarbones, let your shoulders slide down your back, and stretch your arms down alongside the body, fingers spread and active.

3. Hold for 5 to 10 breaths.