Grabbing Opposite Elbows
How to:- Stand with the feet firmly planted on the floor, hip width apart.
- Clasp your elbows behind your back.
- If you have more flexibility, place your palms together behind your back, with your fingers pointed upward.
- Relax your eyes and jaw.
- Hold for 10 seconds breathing evenly.
- Release.
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Gomukhasana Arms
Props: Yoga belt or tieHow to:
- Stand with the feet firmly planted on the floor hip-width apart.
- Lift your right arm into the air beside your right ear.
- Bend your right elbow.
- Reach your right hand behind back, palm faces your back and place it down between your shoulder blades.
- Bring your left arm behind your back and climb it up to clasp your right hand.
- If you have tight shoulders, use a yoga belt or tie between your hands.
- Hold for 10 seconds breathing evenly.
- Release and repeat on the opposite side.
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Accomplished yoga teacher, Lynn Burgess, combines her unique alignment based style with over 20 years of teaching experience to help athletes achieve their goals. Visit www.yogafromtheheart.com to learn more.
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