| Mistake | Correction | | :--- | :--- | | (knees to nose) | Leave a fist-sized gap between your knees and chest to allow diaphragmatic breathing. | | Holding tension in the jaw | Gently part your lips. Let your tongue rest on the floor of your mouth. | | Floating the top shoulder | Roll the top shoulder blade down the back. Place a folded towel under the top armpit for support. | | Falling asleep (unless intentional) | Keep the mind aware by silently counting breaths (1 in, 1 out… up to 10, then reverse). |