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From Module 4, Movement and exercise

Upper body twist

Gently turns your upper back and waist.

Time
About 1 minute
Level
Gentle
Position
Sitting
Equipment
None
Space
A chair without wheels

Step by step

  1. 1.Sit tall with your feet flat on the floor.
  2. 2.Cross your arms and put your hands on your shoulders.
  1. 3.Keep your hips still. Slowly turn your upper body to one side.
  2. 4.Hold for 5 seconds, then turn back to the middle. Keep breathing.
  1. 5.Now turn to the other side. Do 5 on each side.

Make it fit you

Easier

Turn only a little way.

Harder

Hold each turn a little longer.

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