NECK STRETCH: This stretch releases tension
in the neck and shoulders. Grab one wrist with
the other hand behind your back. Pull the wrist
gently so that the elbow sticks out to one side.
Tilt your ear towards that elbow. Hold and take
a deep breath. On the next breath, gaze up
slightly. On the third breath, gaze downwards.
Release and repeat to the other side.
SINGLE LEG BEND: Improve your balance and strengthen
the muscles supporting the knee and ankle with this
exercise. Holding a chair, counter top, or other support at
waist level, stand on the leg closest to the support, picking
up the other foot. Bend the standing leg and reach the
other foot to the front. Straighten and bring the foot back
center. Bend the
standing leg and
reach the other foot
behind you. Return
center. Imagine that
you are a horse on
a carousel, moving
the spine straight
up and down as you
move, rather than
tilting front and back.
Repeat eight to ten
times with each leg.
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