Back Bend
Figure 12
- Stand with your feet together or slightly apart. Inhale stretching the arms above your head at the same time bending the spine backward. Bend backward only as far as you are comfortable. Keep the legs straight and press your heels and toes into the floor (fig 12). While breathing deeply hold this pose for 30-seconds. Try and deepen the stretch with each exhale.
- Inhale and slowly come up to a standing position. Gently release your arms to your sides.
Repeat three times
Benefits
- Deepens the breath
- Increases flexibility of the spine
- Energizes tired muscles
Caution
- Not suitable for individuals that are prone to dizziness
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