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Contract your stomach and continue to
breathe. Hold the tension for a count of
four. Inhale deeply. As you exhale, let
your stomach relax. Again, notice the
difference between the tension and
relaxation.
12. Move your attention now to your
hands. Curl your fingers into a tight fist in
each hand. Hold your fists tight and
notice the sense of tension as you
continue to breathe. As you release your
fists, let your hands relax back to a natural
position. And notice the difference
between the feeling of tension and
relaxation in your hands.
13. Bend both arms now at the elbow
(like Popeye). Flex both of your arms by
making fists and pulling your fists up
tightly to your shoulders. Notice the
feeling in the tensed muscles of your
upper arms. Take another inhale and as
you exhale and relax your arms down to
your sides. Take notice of any change in
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