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- 01Place the crown of the head and both hands on a padded floor to form a stable tripod base.
- 02Press firmly through the hands, lift the knees, and walk the feet closer until the hips stack over the base.
- 03Bring one knee and then the other onto the upper arms or into a compact tuck before lifting the feet.
- 04Extend the legs overhead only while the hands continue to carry substantial load and the neck remains comfortable.
- 05Return to the tuck and lower the feet under control, exiting immediately if balance or neck comfort changes.
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