I know what you're thinking. You hate this pose. And you hate your instructor when she casually asks you to flow into it like it's NBD. It's a toughy for sure, but it's great for improving balance and side-to-side spinal flexibility, opening tight hamstrings, getting your digestive juices flowing, and totally working your butt. The more times you do it, the easier it will become to hold, and that means more tush-toning action!