How To Do The Seven Way Stretch, Part I
This is the first of a set of yoga exercises that combine an overall stretch, a backward bend, a forward bend, a side bend and a twist that are designed to fit into even the most hectic life. These stretches have been developed by Nerissa Fields, a yoga teacher with over twenty years' experience. No matter what your abilities or experience of yoga, these sets of exercises can benefit physical and mental well being if practiced regularly.
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Step 1:
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Introduction
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I'm May and I've been doing yoga for twenty years.Hi. My name's Connor. I'm 15 years old, and 16 in about a week. I've been doing yoga since I was about that high, thanks to my Mum. May and I are going to do the Seven Way Stretch, number 1.
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Yoga Technique
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Heels sinking down, crown of your head rising, standing tall, breathing in as you take both arms up. Breathing out as the arms come all the way down. Breathe in as you lift your left arm, breath out as you go over to the right. Breathe in as you come back to center. Breathe out.
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Step 3:
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Changing Sides
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Changing sides, breathing in. Breathe out as you go to the other side. Breathe in as you come back to center. Breathe in as you take both hands behind you, not clasping the hands, breathing out as you go round to the left. Breathe in as you come back to center. Breathing out as you go to the other side. Breathe in as you come back to center. Breathe out.
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Arm Movements & Breathing
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Breathe in; take both arms up, looking up. Breath out as you lower your arms down, clasp the hands behind you, lengthen the spine, breathing out open the chest, breathing out. Breathe in as you come back to center. Breathe out. You are tall. You are strong. You are powerful. And your breath is slow and steady and deep.