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7. The Double Leg Stretch

 

INSTRUCTIONS for “The Double Leg Stretch”

Pose 1

(a)  Take position illustrated

 

(b)  Rest entire body on mat or floor

 

(c)  Legs (close together) straight forward

 

(d)  Knees locked

 

(e)  Toes (pointed) forward and downward

 

(f)  Arms stretched straight forward beside body

 

(g)  Palms down

Pose 2

(a)  INHALE SLOWLY

 

(b)  Head up (c) Chin to chest

 

(d)  Arms stretched straight forward and

 

(e)  Pressed firmly against thighs

 

(f)  Heels raised about 2" off mat or floor

 

(g)  Palms inward

Pose 3

(a)  EXHALE SLOWLY

 

(b)  "Draw" both legs upward and forward and with

 

(c)  Locked wrists hold them firmly in "doubled-up" position as indicated

 

(d)  "Pull" legs toward you and press them firmly against chest

Pose 4

(a)  INHALE SLOWLY

NOTE

Repeat the foregoing exercise six (6) times. Later to twelve (12).

CAUTIONS

Pose 2 - Head pressed firmly against chest. Abdomen in. Heels raised about 2" off mat or floor.