Rainbow Dance
Published 10 Nov 202647 sec watch
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Take a wider stance, a little wider than hip distance and slightly turn your toes out (a comfortable distance). Your arms open to the side - imagine you were carrying a rainbow with each end in each palm. Bend one knee and as you do, bend sideways towards the straight leg side. This sideways stretch helps to strengthen the stomach and stomach meridian and is said to be good for the digestion. The movement can also help reduce tension in the shoulder and support our nervous system.
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