Activity
Strengthen the legs, knees, and ankles.
Stretch the hips, groins, hamstrings, and calves.
Open the chest and shoulders.
Improve digestion and relieve backache.
Starting Position: Begin in Tadasana. Step your feet wide apart, about 3-4 feet, parallel to each other.
Foot Turn: Turn your right foot out 90 degrees, and slightly turn your left foot in (about 15 degrees).
Leg Engagement: Engage your thigh muscles, lifting your kneecaps.
Arms: Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height, palms facing down.
Reach Forward: Inhale, and as you exhale, reach your right arm forward, lengthening your torso over your right leg.
Lower Hand: Place your right hand on your right shin, ankle, or a block outside your right foot. Avoid collapsing into the hand; keep the side body long.
Lift Arm: Extend your left arm straight up towards the ceiling, aligning it with your right arm.
Chest & Gaze: Open your chest towards the ceiling. Gaze up at your left thumb, forward, or down at your right foot, depending on neck comfort.
Spine: Maintain a long, straight spine. Imagine your back is against a wall.
Breathing: Breathe deeply, feeling the stretch in your side body.
Hold: Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Release: Inhale, press through your feet, and use your core to lift back up to standing. Turn your feet parallel and repeat on the other side.
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