Lateral Stretch on Floor Lying Down
Lying on the back with the arms stretched overhead and apart, curve the upper body sideways along the floor and hold; the long side of the trunk opens.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on the back, legs long and together, arms stretched overhead on the floor, hands apart.
Steps
- Curve the upper body sideways along the floor, the arms leading.
- Hold the curve with the back flat and both shoulders down.
- Return through the middle and curve to the other side.
Common mistakes
Hips lifting off the floor: keep the whole back on it. Forcing the curve: let each exhale widen it a little. Shoulders creeping up toward the ears: keep them wide and down.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
