Lean Away Lateral Line Stretch

Technique

How to perform Lean Away Lateral Line Stretch

1. To stretch your right side, stand with a sturdy doorframe or wall support on your left.
2. Reach your right arm overhead toward the left and hold the support without pulling sharply through the shoulder.
3. Cross your right leg behind your left leg, keeping a stable base of support.
4. Move your hips gently to the right, away from the frame, while lengthening the right side of your rib cage.
5. Keep your chest facing generally forward and avoid turning this into a backbend.
6. Hold the position with steady breathing without forcing farther through the shoulder or hip.
7. Return upright, uncross your legs and release the support before reversing the setup to stretch your left side.

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