Travel Yoga (23 page)

You should feel the stretch along the entire right side of your body.

Complete five deep, slow breaths.

Repeat this exercise, stretching to the right.

Stand up straight, with your feet hip-width apart.

Step your left foot over the right, keeping your left foot above the ground. Squeeze your inner thighs tightly together.

Wrap your left arm under your right; try to stretch your palms together.

Stand powerfully, and try to find your balance.

Squeeze your arms and legs tightly together like the strands of a rope.

Take five deep breaths and then switch sides. Hang in there. This pose takes time to master.

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Stand with your feet together and your arms by your sides.

Focus your gaze straight ahead. Inhale and extend your arms toward the sky with your hands tightly in prayer position.

Lower your upper body to a ninety-degree angle and stretch your arms forward and stretch your leg backward with your toes pointed. Rest your hands on the wall if necessary.