The neck rises tall out of the shoulders and the head sits easily on top, eyes focused forward. Breath slowly and imagine the power, serenity, and beauty of a tall majestic mountain. Shift the weight to the right foot, lifting the left heel off the floor. Students evaluate their balance and choose if they want to lift the left foot and place it against the right inner knee or thigh. Balanced and focused, arms lift overhead with an inhaled breath.
Hands come together at the palms and the pose is held while slowly exhaling.
On the next inhale, release the hands, bring the arms down. Release the foot on the exhale. Repeat with the right foot. Stand tall with feet shoulder width apart. Begin a slow 4 count breathing pattern allowing the hands to rise in front to eye level on the inhale and float down on the exhale.