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  • Sit in a wide straddle.
  • Reach to the right foot with the right arm.
  • Bring the left arm over the head keeping the shoulder high.

    • COACHING POINTS

  • The wider the straddle the more advanced.
  • keep the movements smooth.
  • Stretch as far as possible, without distress, and hold for up to 10 seconds.

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  • Start in front support position.
  • Lower hips to the mat keeping the arms extended and the head still.

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  • Sit in a wide straddle position.
  • Take the right hand to the right foot and the left hand to the left foot.
  • Keep the legs extended throughout.

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    Arm Rotations

  • Start with both arms extended forwards.
  • Rotate the right arm from the shoulder moving the arm down.
  • At the same time rotate the left arm in the same manner moving it upwards.

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    Ankle Rotation

  • Point the toe to the mat and rotate the ankle around the toe.

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