Criss-Cross

How to

Setup: Lie on your back with knees bent and hands supporting the base of your head lightly.

Steps:

1. Exhale and curl the upper trunk a little.
2. Turn one shoulder toward the opposite knee as the other leg reaches away.
3. Return through center and change sides with an easy rhythm.

Cues: Turn the ribs rather than pulling the head. · Keep the reaching leg high enough for back comfort.

Stop if: your neck or lower back hurts.

Easier: Keep both feet down and rotate the chest gently side to side.

Harder: Pause for one breath at each controlled rotation.