Benefits: Improves flexibility of the torso. Improves lower back mobility. Stretches the spine. Opens the hip area.
METHOD: Stand with feet a little more than hip distance apart, with arms by your sides.
Turn left foot out 90 degrees. Inhale, stretch your arms out to the side, level with your shoulders. Exhale, and slowly bend to the left. Hips remain pointed forward. Keep right foot firmly planted and don't raise your heel.
Rest your left hand below the left knee, somewhere on your shin. Extend your right arm toward the ceiling. Head remains neutral with your gaze straight ahead. Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch. Hold for 10-15 seconds. Release and rest, then repeat. Release, and do twice on the opposite side.
Tip: A good way to reach muscles we don't usually stretch...and it helps with posture as well.
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