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Bend the knees so that the knees line up with the ankles (top).

“Utkatasana”: Stand with toes, heels and knees together with inner thighs engaged.

Bend the knees as close to 90 degrees as comfortable.

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CrescentSeparate the feet so one foot is in front of you and one behind.

When you bend the front leg, the knee should align with the ankle.

The back knee can bend to even the hips.

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Lifting the arches of your feet, engage the inner thighs and lift the abs in and up.

Stretch the arms overhead (above).

Breathe freely through the lungs, rising gently through the legs with the inhale and rooting against the exhale.

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Repeat on the other side.

Knees may be straight or bent on the ground.

Lower all the way to the ground.

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Engage the inner thighs to even the hips.

Lift the abs to extend the spine forward and leg back.

Bridge KriyaLying on the ground, bend your knees to place your feet on the ground, hip-distance apart.

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Draw your shoulders down your back to reach your fingers toward your heels.

Tucking the tailbone, lift the hips off the ground.

Exhale to lower the hips halfway to the ground.

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Inhale to lift the hips pushing into the heels and engaging the inner thighs (top).

Close your eyes and breathe naturally.

Let the body rest and integrate your practice.

More info on Shiva Rea Yoga: More Daily Energy DVD.