How to do it
Spread your fingers wide and press evenly through both palms.
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Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop position.
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Inhale as you drop your belly towards the floor, lifting your chin and chest, and gazing up toward the ceiling.
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Exhale, coming back to a neutral tabletop position.
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Repeat the stretch for several breaths.
Expert tip
Ensure that you move into the stretch gently, without forcing your back into an exaggerated arch. Focus on breathing deeply to help relax the muscles further.
Common mistakes
- ✕Locking the elbows during the tabletop
- ✕Cranking the neck too far backward