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Q: Simple Back Stretch to Relieve Compression
asked by: yogahoneybunny on November 26th, 2007
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Sit comfortably on your chair with your knees open to hip distance and your feet flat on the floor. Make sure that your hips are just a tad bit higher than your knees, so place a pillow or balnket under your seat to elevate the hips.

Take a deep breath in and stretch your arms up overhead.

Interlace your fingers and turn your palms towards the ceiling. Press your pelvic bones down while reaching up. Lift your thumbs and rotate your pinkies toward the floor.

Breathe deeply!

Keep your arms straight and beside your ears. Drop your shoulders slightly. Gently drop your hands to the right, feeling the stretch on the left ribs and hip. Take five deep breaths, then switch sides.
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