• Sit on your heels with a block or two placed between your heels for comfort. Place your knees a comfortable distance from each other, allowing the inner thighs to drop in towards the floor. If a block is not available to sit on, consider to use a folded blanket or some clothing. • Contract your core and lift your chest while lengthening and lifting your spine away from the pelvis. • Gently lean back, extending your spine and resting on your hands or elbows. • If accessible to your body, rest your back on a prop or release all the way to the floor or to additional props or pillows, if possible. • Meditate on your breath while in the pose, using it as a focal point to help your muscles relax into the backbend.