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  • Sit with left leg straight, bend the right leg, then cross right leg over left leg.
  • Use your left elbow to push against the right knee.
  • Rotate your upper body to the right pushing with the left hand and arm.
  • Hold for 15 seconds. Repeat on the other side.

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