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1. Sit on the mat with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
2. Lean back slightly while keeping your chest lifted.
3. Lift your feet off the floor and balance on your sitting bones.
4. Extend your arms forward on either side of your legs.
5. Gently engage your core muscles and breathe steadily. Hold for 15-30 seconds.
Exercise notes:
Disclaimer: Avoid this pose if you have significant lower back pain or have had recent abdominal surgery.
Disclaimer: If you have been inactive for a while, have heart disease, or a close relative with heart disease or if you have other major health problems, or are pregnant, please check with your doctor before following these workouts.
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