Pose 1 |
(a) Take position illustrated |
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(b) Lock hands behind head |
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(c) Head up |
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(d) Eyes straight forward |
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(e) Arms straight in line with shoulders |
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(f) Lie full length right side on mat or floor |
Pose 2 |
(a) Bring legs (close together) forward about 2 feet |
Pose 3 |
(a) INHALE SLOWLY |
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(b) "Swing" left leg forward as far as possible to you |
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(c) Return left leg about 1 foot backward and |
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(d) "Swing" left leg forward to you again and attempt to better your first trial |
Pose 4 |
(a) EXHALE SLOWLY |
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(b) "Swing" left leg backward as far as possible |
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(c) Return left leg about 1 foot forward and |
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(d) "Swing" left leg backward again and attempt to better your first trial |
NOTE
Repeat the foregoing exercise three (3) times, left side. Reverse position of Pose 1, now lying full length on left side on mat or floor. Repeat three (3) additional times, now using your right leg, the sequence of poses 2, 3, and 4.
CAUTIONS
Pose 3 - Head up elbows back. Keep entire body rigid. Move "free" leg only. Keep other leg in straight line pressed against mat or floor.
Pose 4 - Maintain balance lying on side of body.