Straddle Side Stretch

Benefits:

• Loosens muscles low back, hips and sides

• Trims waist

• Improves circulation throughout torso

• Strengthens abdominal muscles and back

• Improves digestion

Steps:

• Sit with legs in straddle position, feet flexed

• Bring left hand to right thigh

• Reach right hand straight up overhead

• Keeping chest open and right arm next to your right ear, begin reaching right hand towards your left foot

• Keep your right shoulder back and chest open (not dropped towards floor)

• Take 4-5 slow deep breaths in this position

• Come back up to seated straddle

• Repeat on the other side