From a cross-legged position, place one hand on the mat – on the side of your hips. As you side-bend to that same side, now try and reach your elbow to the mat – and as your other arm reaches overhead, drive that same side hip into the ground so that you are pulling the muscles apart in opposite directions: both overhead and toward the mat. Lastly, turn your chin up to the sky. Pause for 1-2 secs and alternate sides.