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28. The Side Bend

 

INSTRUCTIONS for “The Side Bend”

Pose 1

(a) Take position illustrated

Pose 2

(a) Keep right arm in line with right shoulder

 

(b) Left arm flat against body

 

(c) Head up

 

(d) Chin drawn in

 

(e) Eyes straight forward

 

(f) INHALE SLOWLY

Pose 3

(a) Turn head left and try to rest chin on left shoulder

 

(b) Lower body until right calf touches mat or floor

 

(c) EXHALE SLOWLY

 

(d) Return to Pose 2 position

 

(e) INHALE SLOWLY

NOTE

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

CAUTIONS

Pose 2 - Keep body rigid, head up, chest out, abdomen "drawn" in.

Pose 3 - Only left and right calf respectively should touch mat when lowered.

REMARKS

This exercise concentrates on arm, shoulder and wrist muscles, stretches hip and waistline, and develops balance and coordination. In a month, change from Pose 2 position to Pose 4.