The Standing Ovation

Difficulty	★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5)
Equipment required	One available wall. Sensible footwear (optional). An audience that does not exist and is not invited.
Recommended for	Couples in studio apartments. Anyone short on time. Practitioners who have just received excellent news.

Practitioner’s note

Catalogued in 1812 under the name *La Verticale Ordinaire*, the Standing Ovation gained its current title in the late twentieth century when a participant, asked afterward to assess the experience, was reported to have simply applauded politely. The position is considered foundational and is the first taught in most programs.

Common mistakes

Choosing a load-bearing wall without verifying.
Standing where there is no wall.
Bowing.

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