Critical Elements of the asana

	STEP 1: To start off, step back with your left leg,  bend your knee at 90 degrees, and kneel with your  left knee.
	STEP 2: Bring your left elbow or left upper arm  over your right knee. Move your right hand close  to your hips.
	STEP 3: Place both palms in the prayer position.  Make an upward motion out of the lower back so  that the elbow slightly presses upward against your  right knee and you no longer lean on your leg.
	STEP 4: Put some counter pressure with your arm  against the knee, stretch your back, move your shoulder  blades backwards, and turn to the right with your upper  body. Straighten your left leg backwards.
Twisting action of the yoga position opens the chest,  shoulders, spine, abdomen,  groin, hip flexors, and legs.	STEP 5: Put your left hand on the floor and align  your right arm with your left leg. At this point, your right arm and left leg should form a diagonal line. Try to stretch your neck, breathe towards the breast bone and twist from the lower shoulder blade which steers on the twist. Repeat the exercise on the other side.