Yoga as Therapeutic Exercise: A Practical Guide for Manual Therapists

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•    Put    the ball    of  your    right   foot    on  a   wall    or  

column, rest the right hand on that wall, with

the right arm nearly horizontal. If the left

fingertips can reach the wall, you can use the

left arm as a lever to turn (Figure 7.1 9 ).

Variations

•    If your    shoulder    can take    it, turn    your    upper

arm so that the palm is facing the ceiling to get

a stronger stretch for the upper side of your

trunk.

•    If possible    you can rest    the foot    of  the straight    

leg flat on the floor.

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