Half Square Kneel
- Ensure your front leg makes a square and is turned out slightly
- Tighten abdominals to create a strong core and maintain a straight line down body to supporting knee
- Ensure pelvis is under and body is lifted up out of the hips
- Ensure hips are level – one isn’t higher than the other
- Keep head in line with spine
- Ensure the supporting foot is flat on the floor
- Ensure arms are tidy and follow the line of your body
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Then and Now
As you can see, while the outfits have changed considerably, the basic positions are still much the same
