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Benefits:

  • Extends the spine, relieving back problems
  • Opens rib cage, lungs and digestive system
  • Stimulates nervous system
  • Great for lungs and many bronchial problems
  • Strengthens back and shoulder muscles
  • Improves flexion of neck
  • Stretches throat
  • Flushes fresh blood through kidneys

Tips:

  • Look back behind you – not up. It will help you get rid of any panic feelings that come up
  • Breathing can be difficult. Try to inhale into your belly and also imagine a broadening of your collarbones to open your chest (rather than that tight feeling in the throat that can have you wanting to come out early)

Check that you:

  • Place your hands on your hips to exit. Squeeze the hips and keep the head back