Thanks Sara , for explaining the background of this asana and how this seemingly easy but in reality hard pose is really a good workout in itself, that motivates me to keep on working to do it right instead of wanting it to be ' over' in the yoga class!
Cool, glad I could share some benefit with you @nicksway! For me, this is definitely one of those "seemingly easy but in reality hard pose[s]" as you say. Yoga really delights me in that at some point along my practice I actually start to enjoy and anticipate the challenge instead of resisting or dreading it! Thanks for reading & commenting :)