Starting Position:
Sit with legs straight

Concentration:
on the movement of the arms and the straight back

Breath:
coordinated with the movement

Repetitions:
5 times

Practice:
Sit with legs straight. The back is straight and hands rest on the thighs. Raise the straight arms sideways to shoulder height with the palms facing down. >Inhaling raise the straight arms and cross them above the head. The back is completely straight and relaxed, shoulders remain relaxed. >Exhaling lower the arms to shoulder height. Perform the movement 5 times and return to the starting position.

Benefits:
Promotes mobility of the shoulder joints. Strengthens the back and arm muscles and deepens and harmonises the breath into the chest.