How to do Standing Half Forward Bend Pose

1. On your inhale, lift your chest away from your thighs.
2. Place your palms on your shins or top of your thighs.
3. Shift your weight forward.
4. Place a slight bend in your knees.
5. Extend the crown of your head forward to lengthen your spine.
6. Gently pull your front ribs together and in to protect (better word safeguard?) your spine.
7. Lengthen the back of your neck and gaze down