Easing the pressure points

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The sitting and standing postures are very common. Naturally, the lower parts are put under pressure. And, the lower back is not spared either.

Here is a posture that relieves the stressed legs and the back. It also stimulates the thyroid glands.

Note: Since the ball is inherently unstable, be careful.

METHOD:

• Take a stability ball of 30cm diameter

• Sit close to the wall with legs stretched

• Keep the ball within reach

• Turn around and stretch the legs up the wall

• Rest the trunk on the floor

• Hips should be close to the wall

• With the heels against the wall, raise the hips

• Roll the ball below the hips, and pull it closer to the trunk

• Rest the back against the ball

• Keeping the heels against the wall straighten both legs

• Relax the arms

• Stay for about four minutes with slow and steady breathing

• Hold the ball, roll it out and slowly come down

• Relax

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