shoulders
Thread the needle
Loosen the upper back and shoulders.
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How to do it
- Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders.
- Slide one arm under your body, palm up, reaching across.
- Let that shoulder and the side of your head rest on the floor.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing slowly, then switch sides.
Beginner tips
- Ease into it, never force the stretch.
- Breathe slowly and relax.
- Hold steady, do not bounce.
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