Hook the knee over the arm placing the inside of the thigh over the triceps.
Extend the other leg diagonally out. Have both feet down until you position
yourself.
Shift weight forward so that the upper bodies weight and force causes a lift.
Yoga Teacher Tips
Hard postures should be approached progressively. This will benefit
students in a number of different ways, strengthening their confidence and
self belief. Choose postures that are very similar in form but a little
easier. An example of this would be allowing the ball points of the foot
to touch the mat of the floor. This will greatly reduce the arm strength
needed.