Lift and Arch

Published on May 21, 2010

Sit on ground in a cross-legged position grasping towel with both hands slightly more than shoulder-width apart, arms extended overhead.

Lift chest and arch upper back slightly as you pull out gently on ends of towel [shown], taking care not to arch lower back too much. Stretches chest, front shoulders and abdominals.

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