balancing table

Balancing table improves balance, memory, focus and coordination. This posture builds core body strength and lengthens the spine.
From table position, inhale the right leg up parallel to the floor, reaching the toes towards the back wall. Starring at a point between the palms, slowly inhale the left arm up parallel to the floor, reaching the fingers towards the front wall.
Breathe and hold for 3-6 breaths.
To release: slowly exhale the left arm down, and then lower the knee down, back into table position.
Repeat on other side.
Place a folded blanket under the knees to protect them from pressure and stress.
Recent or chronic injury to the knees, back, arms or shoulders.
table, dog, cat, low lunge.
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