According to Harkness, stretching and cooling down after any exercise is just as important as taking your time to warm up effectively. These final two poses help the muscles of the chest, neck, shoulders, and forearms relax back to balance.
- From a comfortable seated position (cross-legged or on your shins), lace your fingers and extend your arms up overhead, flip your palms upward, and count to 10 slowly.
- Now, clasp your hands behind your low back. If you cannot reach, you can use a strap or towel to help.
- Bring your clasped fists to your left flank area (left lower back and hip) and relax your shoulders, lean your left ear toward your left shoulder to stretch out the right side of your neck.
- Hold for five breaths, then switch and repeat on the other side.
- Finally, shake out your arms.
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