Starting Position:
Lie on the back

Concentration:
on stretching the body

Breath:
coordinated with the movement

Repetitions:
3 times on each side

Practice:
Lie relaxed on the back with the arms beside the body. > Inhaling stretch the right arm above the head. Lengthen the right side of the body by extending right hand and right heel in opposite directions. At the same time press the lower back into the floor. > Exhaling return the arm beside the body. > Inhaling stretch the left arm above the head. Lengthen the left side of the body by extending left hand and left foot in opposite directions. > Exhaling return the arm beside the body. Practice the exercise 3 times.

Benefits:
Releases tension created by poor posture during the day or when sleeping. The breath is deepened and harmonised. The exercise refreshes the whole body.