Stretching Exercises
1. Stand erect and feet apart. Swing the arms up and down
alternately keeping the elbow locked. This will stretch
the big muscle groups of shoulder and back. Do for 10
times at a stretch.
2. Keep the feet as far apart as possible, bend forward and touch the respective ankles by keeping the knees straight., This will stretch the muscles of the legs and back. Do for 10 times at a stretch.
3. Keep the feet as far apart as possible and touch the left toe with right palm while the left hand raised upwards straight, the face looking up at the raised hand. Repeat the same with the left pal. This will stretch the hips, hands and leg muscles. Do for 10 times at a stretch.
4. Keep the feet apart as far as possible. Ben the right leg at the knees and sit on the right ankle while the left leg is stretched at the same place, the heel touching the ground. The hands must be stretched forward to maintain the balance. Without rising from this position, slowly shift the weight to the left leg and right leg stretched. Do for 10 times at a stretch.
5. Feet apart as far as possible. Bend forward as far a
possible and touch the ground. Then bring the palms
and touch the ankles without rising. Now bend the
hands at the elbow and try to touch the ground with
the forearm. Rise to the starting position. This is called
three touches. Do for 10 times at a stretch.
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