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Mountain
- Stand tall
- Weight evenly balanced on both feet
- Ears aligned with shoulders, knees, ankles
- Gaze slightly downcast
- Belly breath
- Find quiet center
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- Align body with gravity
- Reduce stress on muscles
- Make space for internal organs
- Stand firm in your power
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Forward Bend Against Wall
- Step feet about one food from wall
- Ride hips up the wall as your hinge over
- Place head on chair or cross arms
- Add 10 seconds a day
- Build up to two minutes
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- Lengthens spine in a neutral position
- Calms mind
- Excellent preparation for sleep
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Standing Forward Bend
- Step about four feet apart
- Hinge from the hips with a straight back
- Place head on chair or block
- Pull against legs
- Add 10 seconds a day
- Build up to two minutes
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- Lifts and tones uterus
- Eases heavy bleeding
- Increases blood flow to brain
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Downward Facing Dog
- Come to hands and knees
- Place feet hip width apart. Curl toes under
- Spread fingers wide. Press into hands
- Move legs toward straight
- Lengthen spine and lift abdomen
- Relax head on bolster if needed
- Breathe deeply and relax in the pose
- Move into Child
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- Weight bearing
- Reverses osteoporosis
- Balances endocrine system
- Eases hot flashes
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