Practice:
Stand with legs slightly apart. Relax the shoulders. Keeping the arms straight raise them forward to shoulder height and bring the palms together. >Inhaling move the arms sideways turning the palms to face backwards. >Exhaling return the arms to the front and bring the palms together.

Benefits:
Stretches and strengthens the muscles of the chest and shoulders, as well as the muscles of the shoulder blades and thoracic spine. Helps to counteract a rounded back and encourages chest breathing.

Asana is included in the following categories:
Asanas and Exercises to Stretch the Thoracic Spine and Counteract a Rounded Back
Asanas and Exercises to Strengthen Arms and Shoulders