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13. The One Leg Kick

 

INSTRUCTIONS for “The One Leg Kick”

Pose 1

(a)  Take position illustrated

 

(b)  Arms stretched backward

 

(c)  Firmly pressed to sides of body

 

(d)  Fists clenched

 

(e)  Face down and

 

(f)  Chin touching mat or floor

 

(g)  Toes (pointed) forward and downward

 

(h)  Knees locked

Pose 2

(a)  Lie on abdomen

 

(b)  Head up

 

(c)  Raise chest above mat or floor

 

(d)  Stretch arms forward to right angle position

 

(e)  Rest clenched fists on mat or floor

 

(f)  Stretch legs (close together) straight backward

 

(g)  Keep knees locked

 

(h)  Toes (pointed) forward and downward

Pose 3

(a)  INHALE SLOWLY and

 

(b)  Raise legs about 2" above mat or floor

 

(c)  Try to snap-kick heel of right leg to buttocks

Pose 4

(a)  EXHALE SLOWLY while

 

(b)  Stretching right leg backward and with

 

(c)  Heel of left leg

 

(d)  Try to snap-kick heel of left leg to buttocks

NOTE

Repeat the foregoing exercise six (6) times - right and left.

CAUTIONS

Pose 2 - Head up. Chest above mat or floor.

Pose 3 - Keep toes (pointed) above mat or floor.