Exercise

Segment 4 of 4: Wrapping It Up

This segment consists of 3 exercises: Throwing Water, The Triangle, and Shaking It Loose.


Standing tall in inner winner posture with your feet wider than shoulders, pull your belly button in toward your spine. Then gently rotate your trunk from side to side. Easy does it. Let your arms flop loosely, as you shift your weight from knee to knee. Swing gently from side to side. Breathe calmly and deeply. Enjoy the movement for 15 seconds.

Stand in the star position, keeping your stance wide. Gently draw your belly button in toward your spine.
Turn your foot outward as you shift your weight to one side. Feel the groin area gently stretching. Place your knee over ankle and elbow behind knee as you extend your arm, torso and ribs. Easy does it.
Senior version: Older adults should place their hand on their knee. Stretch for 10 seconds on each side.


Shake limbs loosely for 15 seconds. This one is pure fun.

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