Stretching and Yawning
Move arms to a V-shape, with upper
backs of arms parallel to ground , and with balled fists to just
parallel to your ears about 3-6 inches away from your ears. Slowly,
draw back your elbows to several inches behind behind shoulder
blades. Now arch your back, drawing elbows back far enough to
slightly lower crook of elbows at an azimuth that comfortably
compliments the arched back. Drop your lower jaw slightly and slowly
draw in a large breath, while simultaneously beginning to stretch
your arms upwards over your head, and stretching body from side to
side. In a single continuous movement, lower jaw as far as you can .
While drawing in air to fully inhaled lungs, continue pushing arms
far over your head and slightly hold breath while fists are stretched
to maximum extent over head. Hold breath for a few seconds, while
moving arms in air in small swirls, or circles, sometimes gradually
widening out swirls, and slightly twisting wrists and elbows. Then,
with mouth slightly closed, release air from lungs in long short
intervals, while sweeping elbows back down to sides of thorax, with the final
exhale. An
additional sideways arm extensions directly out from body, parallel
to ground, and rotational movements of entire arms, while drawing another breath, will complete procedure.
Alternate Method:
Instead of raising both arms overhead
simultaneously, use one hand to rub your nose, and extend one arm
upwards while stretching body, then repeat for opposite sides.
