Starting Position:
Standing

Concentration:
on the arms and the expansion of the chest

Breath:
coordinated with the movement

Repetitions:
5 times

Practice:
Stand with the legs slightly apart. > Inhaling raise the arms sideways and cross them above the head. > Exhaling lower the arms beside the body. > Cross the arms in such a way that, alternately, the left arm and then the right arm is in front. After the exercise return to the starting position.

Benefits:
Relaxes and calms the body, breath and mind. Relaxes and strengthens the back muscles and mobilises the shoulder joints. Encourages breathing into the sides of the chest.