fig: 1

• Stand straight, feet parallel and hip width apart. Clasp your palms behind you, interlacing fingers.
• Bend forward from your hips; back straight, face forward

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• With hands still clasped, let your arms fall forward as far possible without straining.
• Hold the pose for 6 counts
• On an inhalation, rise slowly, letting your arms fall back gently; head up.
• Release your hands.

Benefits:

• loosens and stretches, arms and spine
• Stretches the back of the thighs
• Improves posture and back problems