Technique of execution
Bend your right leg and press the sole of your foot to the inside of your left thigh, near the groin. Try to place them outside of your right thigh and shin on the floor. Straighten your left leg. Twist your torso to the right, and push your left side towards your left leg. Place your left arm near your left leg. Reach with your right arm for your left foot, and try to grab your toes. Breathe evenly. Stretch your right side as far as is comfortable. Avoid pain. Then lift up your torso. Straighten your right leg. Return to staff pose. Repeat on the other side. Bend your left leg and press the sole of your foot to the inside of your right thigh, near the groin. Try to place them outside of your left thigh and shin on the floor. Straighten your right leg. Twist your torso to the left, and push your right side towards your right leg. Place your right arm near your right leg. Reach with your left arm for your right foot, and try to grab your toes. Breathe evenly. Stretch your left side as far as is comfortable. Avoid pain. Then lift up your torso. Straighten your left leg. Return to staff pose.