The pelvis, abdomen and chest contain important organs. It is essential to provide a good stretch so that these organs benefit. Here is a simple technique, using a small stability ball and a chair. This posture will help the spinal column to get a soothing stretch.
Method:
• Take a stability ball of 30cm diameter
• Keep a chair in inverted position on the mat
• Sit upright with legs crossed, so that the top of the chair is closer to your back
• Keep the ball behind your back and inside the top rim of the chair
• Keep a blanket on the rib of the chair
• Slowly recline on the ball, and rest the head on the rib of the chair
• Open the chest and relax the arms by the side of the trunk
• The stretch in the pelvis can be enhanced by joining the feet and dropping the knees to the ground
• Stay for three to five minutes with slow abdominal breathing
• Slowly get up
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