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  • Long sit, bringing arms past the ears, lie back to form the 'dish shape'.
  • Return to long sit.

    • COACHING POINTS

  • From long sit position maintain body tension and extend the arms past the ears pushing the back into the mat.
  • Form the dish shape and hold for the count of two before returning to the long sit position.
  • All movements should be smooth.

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