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33. The Control Balance

 

INSTRUCTIONS for “The Control Balance”

Pose 1

(a)  Take position illustrated

 

(b)  Rest entire body on mat or floor

 

(c)  Legs (close together) straight forward

 

(d)  Toes (pointed) forward and downward

 

(e)  Arms straight forward beside body

 

(f)  Palms down

 

(g)  INHALE SLOWLY

Pose 2

(a)  EXHALE SLOWLY

 

(b)  "Roll" over until body rests on shoulders, arms and neck

Pose 3

(a)  INHALE SLOWLY

 

(b)  Right toe touches mat or floor with

 

(c)  Right foot firmly grasped by both hands and

 

(d)  Left leg held straight upward as high as possible

Pose 4

(a)  EXHALE SLOWLY

 

(b)  Release hold of hands on right foot and

 

(c)  Bring left leg downward until

 

(d)  Left toe touches mat or floor and

 

(e)  Grasp left foot firmly with both hands

 

(f)  Right leg held straight upward as high as possible

NOTE

Repeat Poses 3 and 4 of the foregoing exercise six (6) times.

CAUTIONS

Pose 2 Maintain balance on shoulders, arms and neck. Keep knees locked. Toes (pointed) forward and downward.