Pose 1 |
(a) Take position illustrated |
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(b) Rest entire body on mat or floor |
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(c) Legs (close together) straight forward |
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(d) Toes (pointed) forward and downward |
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(e) Arms straight forward beside body |
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(f) Palms down |
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(g) INHALE SLOWLY |
Pose 2 |
(a) EXHALE SLOWLY |
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(b) "Roll" over until body rests on shoulders, arms and neck |
Pose 3 |
(a) INHALE SLOWLY |
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(b) Right toe touches mat or floor with |
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(c) Right foot firmly grasped by both hands and |
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(d) Left leg held straight upward as high as possible |
Pose 4 |
(a) EXHALE SLOWLY |
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(b) Release hold of hands on right foot and |
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(c) Bring left leg downward until |
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(d) Left toe touches mat or floor and |
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(e) Grasp left foot firmly with both hands |
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(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.