To raise the energy level in a human body the solar plexus needs to be targeted, as stretching this region increases the flow of energy through the spine and brings a sense of aliveness in your soul. Bring your awareness to the top part of your stomach as you practice these exercises and you will soon notice a change in your tiredness levels.

CAUTION: Practice these exercises gently and slowly and avoid jerks. Those with high blood pressure and heart conditions, hernia and peptic ulcers should avoid Exercise 3.

Exercise 1

•  Lie on your back, with arms by the side

•  Breathe in, stretch your arms up over your head

•  Interlock the fingers and stretch upwards, feet pointing forward

•  Hold, breathing normally

•  Exhale and bring your arms down by your sides.

Exercise 2

•  Get down on all fours, your arms straight, palms under your shoulders, your fingers facing forward, knees in line with your hips

•  Inhale and raise your head and look up as you create an intense dip in your back

•  Exhale and drop your head down and arch your back as shown

•  Hold for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally

•  Resume to the start position

•  Do 10-15 rounds.

Exercise 3

•  Lie flat on your stomach, your legs together, your arms beside the body, your chin on the floor

•  Bend both your knees

•  Reach for your toes or ankles and grip them firmly

•  Inhale and raise your upper body while tensing the leg muscles and pushing your feet backwards.

•  Hold for 10-20 seconds

•  Exhale and slowly release the legs and come down.