Extension of Arms in Vertical Stretch
Straight arms press up overhead with one hand stacked on the other, reaching tall through the fingertips; the arms, forearms and the sides of the back lengthen.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, arms straight overhead, one hand resting on the other, palms up.
Steps
- Press the stacked hands straight up toward the ceiling.
- Keep the arms by the ears and the ribs down.
- Hold and breathe, then let the arms float down.
Common mistakes
Arching the lower back to reach higher: the ribs stay down; the arms do the reaching. Bent elbows: press them straight. Shoulders shrugged tight to the ears: reach up, but let the neck stay long.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
