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1. Kneel on the mat with your big toes touching and knees slightly apart.
2. Sit your hips back towards your heels.
3. Reach your arms forward and lower your chest towards the floor.
4. Relax your forehead down and breathe slowly through your nose.
5. Gently walk your hands further forward to deepen the stretch if comfortable. Hold for 30-60 seconds.
Exercise notes:
● Place a folded towel under your knees if kneeling feels uncomfortable.
● Keep your knees wider apart for more space through your hips and stomach.
● To increase the shoulder stretch, actively reach your fingertips forward.
Disclaimer:
Avoid this exercise if you have had a recent knee injury or severe hip pain that limits kneeling.
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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