Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Stretch and Surrender: #21 Forward Praying Stretch With Rotation

Benefits: Stretches the gluteals, latissimus, shoulder extensors, trunk, and back muscles. Helps the trunk and lower back muscles remain flexible. Rejuvenates and refreshes.

METHOD: Kneel on all fours, knees in line with your hips, hands directly under your shoulders, tops of feet on the floor. Move your left and right hands together toward the right side of the mat. Sit back over your left hip. Feel a stretch along the left side of your body. Breathe deeply and relax. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds. Return to all fours position. Repeat on the opposite side. Do twice on each side.

Tip: Great for reaching muscles we don't normally stretch, including the hard to reach latissimus muscles.

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