SPRING POSE

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ELEMENT Wood- FOCUS release tightness in the sides of the body - DRISHTI Upwards ORGAN Gall Bladder

1. Stand at the top of the mat, big toes touching, heels slightly apart
2. Take a long step back with the left foot
3. Swivel on the big toe, turning the foot inwards slightly
4. Ensure the heels are in line with each other
5. Square the hips and torso to the left edge of the mat, tucking the pelvis under
6. Lengthen upwards through the spine
7. Place the right elbow on the right knee, left hand on left hip and roll the left shoulder behind you
8. Take the left arm up and over the head, reaching with the hand towards the front with the palm facing down
9. Look up underneath the left armpit towards the sky
10. Take the right hand to the floor, without collapsing the torso
11. Place the right hand either on the inside or outside of the right foot, depending on your flexibility
12. Keep on rolling the left shoulder behind you and press the left ribs to the sky
13. Feel a long line running from left heel to left fingertips, stretching the side of the body
14. Hold for 5-10 breaths
15. Repeat on the other side