V Sit

Starting Position

1. Sit on the ground with your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.

2. Place your hands behind your head, keeping your elbows wide.

3. Engage your core and lift your feet off the floor, bringing your knees in towards your chest.

4. Balance on your sitting bones and keep your back straight.

Proper Form

1. Exhale and slowly lower your feet towards the floor, as if you are doing a sit-up.

2. Keep your core engaged and your back straight as you lower your feet.

3. When your feet are almost touching the floor, pause for a moment.

4. Inhale and use your core strength to draw your feet back up to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

1. As you lower your feet, exhale and focus on drawing your navel towards your spine.

2. As you lift your feet back up, inhale and focus on engaging your core.