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17. The Bicycle

 

INSTRUCTIONS for “The Bicycle”

Pose 1

(a)  Take position illustrated

Pose 2

(a)  Raise body on arms, elbows, shoulders, neck, and head

 

(b)  INHALE SLOWLY

 

(c)  "split" legs (Pose 3)

Pose 3

(a)  Bend right knee downward and backward and try to "kick" yourself

 

(b)  EXHALE SLOWLY

Pose 4

(a)  "Pull" right leg straight backward

 

(b)  INHALE SLOWLY

 

(c)  Bend left knee downward and backward and try to "kick" yourself

NOTE

Repeat the foregoing "kicking" exercise five (5) times with each leg.

CAUTIONS

Pose 3 - Be sure to assume position as nearly as possible to that illustrated in this pose. Stretch each leg alternately forward beyond your vision with knee locked, toes (pointed) forward and downward.