In a Halfway Lift, where should you gaze?

• A. At the ceiling.
• B. Look ahead toward your mat.
• C. At your mat.
• D. Behind you.

Answer: (C)

In Halfway Lift, you want to keep the neck and spine in a long, neutral line as you hinge forward. Focusing your gaze toward the mat in front of you provides a stable visual anchor that helps you lengthen the spine rather than collapsing the upper back or craning the neck. Looking up at the ceiling would tilt or strain the neck, while turning the head behind you would misalign the spine and create unnecessary tension. A downward gaze toward the mat keeps the head in line with the spine and supports proper alignment as you lift halfway.