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GATYATMAK PASCHIMOTTANASANA
BSY
Gatyatmak Paschimottanasana (dynamic back stretch pose) Lie flat on the back with the feet together. Raise the arms over the head and bring them to the floor with the palms facing up.
This is the starting position.
Relax the whole body.
Raise the trunk to the sitting position with the arms straight above the head and the spine straight.
Bend forward into paschimottanasana in a smooth
movement.
Hold the final position for a short time.
Return to the sitting position with the arms straight above the head.
Lean backwards and return to the starting position. This is one round.
Practise up to 10 rounds.
Breathing: Breathe normally in the starting position. Inhale while coming into the sitting position.
Exhale while bending forward into paschimottanasana. Inhale while sitting up.
Exhale while returning to the starting position.
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