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Mountain Pose Series (Tadasana)
9 f. Exhale and slowly return the
arms to your sides into mountain
pose. Repeat two more times.
On the third round, hold the re-
verse prayer backbend and take
three or four breaths.9 e. Inhale and slowly sweep the
arms overhead, interlacing the
fingers and turning the palms
facing up.9 d. Exhale, return to face for-
ward, and release the arms to
your sides.9 c. If you need to modify, press
your fists together. Inhale, lean
back, and gently look up.9 b. Exhale and bring the hands
around the back to reverse
prayer, with the palms touching
and the fingers facing upward.9 a. Inhale and slowly sweep the
arms overhead, interlacing the
fingers and turning the palms
facing up.(continued)