Benefits: This gives an excellent stretch to the spine, toning the spinal nerves and promoting proper function of the digestive system. This exercise also stretches out the part of the Liver Meridian that runs along the inner thighs to release blockages and to enable smooth energy flow.
Note: Take several full breaths in each position before releasing it for further stretching and relaxation.
1. Sit up and stretch your right leg out to the side. Bend your left leg and tuck it in.
2. According to Ilchi Lee instructions place your right hand behind the arch of your right foot. Breathe in and stretch your left arm up and bend from the waist as you reach your hand over to your right foot. Hold for as long as comfortable while focusing on stretching your left side as much as possible. Exhale and return.
3. Repeat on the opposite side. Repeat each side at least twice.
4. Sit up with your spine straight and spread your legs.
5. Place your right hand on the left side of your rib cage. Breathe in ana benc from the waist as you bring your hand over to your right foot. Hold for as long as is comfortable while focusing on stretching your left sioe as much as possible. Exhale and return.
6. Repeat on opposite side. Repeat each side at least twice
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