Techniques to improve flexibility in upper body

Almost any movement of the body requires a movement of the spine. Until the upper body is able to move freely, a person will always feel restricted in his or her sense of movement. These postures will create flexibility in the upper body by stretching the back and sides.

Exercise 1

Exercise 1

• Stand straight, with the feet together and arms by the side
• Raise one arm sideways to shoulder-level. Turn the palm up and stretch the arm up
• Exhale, stretch the arm over the head, bending the body to one side
• Hold for 10-30 seconds and inhale
• Repeat with the other side.

Exercise 2

Exercise 2

• Stand with the legs wide apart, the arms by your side
• Raise one arm up to the side and up to the ear. Exhale; stretch the arm over the head, bending the body to one side, the palm facing down
• Hold for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally
• Inhale and go back to the start position
• Repeat with the other side.

Exercise 3

Exercise 3

• Kneel on the floor with the knees a little apart
• Bend the body to the left side and place the left palm to the side as shown
• Raise the right arm and stretch it over the head, parallel to the floor
• Hold for 10-30 seconds
• Return to the start position
• Repeat with the other side.