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ROTATIONAL VIEWING
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Exercise 5: Rotational viewing
Maintain the same body position as in exercise 4. Place the left hand on the left knee. Hold the right fist above the right leg with the right thumb pointing upward and the elbow straight. Make a large circular movement with the right arm to the left, then upward, curving to the right, and finally returning to the starting position. Keep the eyes focused on the thumb without moving the head. Perform 5 times clockwise and then 5 times anti-clockwise. Repeat with the left thumb. Keep the head and spine straight throughout. Finally, close and rest the eyes.
Palming may be performed several times. Breathing: Inhale while completing the upper arc of the circle.
Exhale while completing the lower arc. The breath should be smooth and synchronised with the
forming of a perfect circle. Benefits: Rotational viewing restores balance in the muscles
surrounding the eyes and improves coordinated activities of both eyeballs.
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