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Four Soothing Stretches

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    Sit cross-legged, arms extended; cross left arm over right so left elbow is in crook of right arm. Bend arms 90 degrees; bring fingers of right hand to left palm. Keeping shoulders down, raise elbows to shoulder height. Hold 30 seconds. Release, and switch. Repeat three times.
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    Shoulders

    Sit in a cross-legged position with neck, back, and hips in a straight line; pull in abdominal muscles. Interlace fingers behind back; straighten arms, and press shoulder blades together. Keeping shoulders down and arms straight, raise arms up and away from back. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat three times.
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    Neck

    Sit in a chair, feet on the floor, with neck, back, and hips in a straight line; pull in abdominals. Interlace fingers; place on back of head. Keeping spine straight and shoulders down, gently pull head down, lowering chin toward chest. Hold for 30 seconds. Release. Repeat three times.
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    Spine

    Sit with right leg bent over left, right foot flat on floor. Keeping spine straight and shoulders and hips down, twist to right, bracing left arm on outside of right knee. Hold 30 seconds. Release; switch sides. Repeat three times.
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