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Benefits:
- Extends the spine, relieving back problems
- Opens rib cage, lungs and digestive system
- Stimulates nervous system
- Great for lungs and many bronchial problems
- Strengthens back and shoulder muscles
- Improves flexion of neck
- Stretches throat
- Flushes fresh blood through kidneys
Tips:
- Look back behind you – not up. It will help you get rid of any panic feelings that come up
- Breathing can be difficult. Try to inhale into your belly and also imagine a broadening of your collarbones to open your chest (rather than that tight feeling in the throat that can have you wanting to come out early)
Check that you:
- Place your hands on your hips to exit. Squeeze the hips and keep the head back