Swaying Palm Tree Yoga Pose
The standing side bend with the fingers laced overhead and the palms turned up, bending to one side and then the other so the whole side of the body stretches; counted in reps.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width apart, arms straight overhead beside the ears, fingers laced and palms turned up.
Steps
- Bend sideways at the waist, the arms traveling with the head.
- Pause where the side stretches, then come back up through the middle.
- Bend to the other side, and keep alternating.
Common mistakes
Leaning forward or twisting: bend in one flat plane, chest facing front. Hips sliding out to the side: keep them still over the feet. Elbows bending as you tire: straight arms beside the ears, or lower the arms and rest.
Breathing
Exhale bending, inhale rising.
