Lying Whole Body Stretch
On your back, the arms reach overhead and the legs long, fingertips and heels pulling apart; held for time.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on your back, legs straight, arms along the floor overhead.
Steps
- Reach the fingertips away along the floor.
- Push the heels away the other way.
- Hold the long line and breathe, then relax.
Common mistakes
Lower back arching off the floor: ease the reach until it rests. Arms forced down over stiff shoulders: let them lie where they reach. Holding the breath: breathe slowly.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
