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26. The Leg-Pull

 

INSTRUCTIONS for “The Leg-Pull”

Pose 1

(a) Take position illustrated

 

(b) Arms (shoulder-wide) in right angle position

 

(c) Hands at right angles

 

(d) Head in straight line with body

 

(e) Legs close together

 

(f) Toes pointed downward

 

(g) Heels close together

 

(h) Knees locked

Pose 2

(a) INHALE SLOWLY

 

(b) Raise right leg upward and backward as high as possible

 

(c) EXHALE SLOWLY

 

(d) Lower right leg to Pose 1 position

Pose 3

(a) INHALE SLOWLY

 

(b) Raise left leg upward and backward as high as possible

 

(c) EXHALE SLOWLY

 

(d) Lower left leg to Pose 1 position

NOTE

Repeat the foregoing leg exercise three (3) times, right and left.

CAUTIONS

Pose 1 - Arms must be shoulder-wide in right angle position.

Pose 2 - Move legs only, knees locked.

Pose 3 - Move legs only, knees locked.