This wonderful sequence stimulates the circulation of blood and lymph and is perfect for countering long hours of desk work. Sit comfortably in a chair (with feet flat on the floor) or in simple cross-legs.
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SKULL TAP: tap all over the scalp lightly with finger-tips EAR ‘V’: using the middle finger in front and pointer finger behind—rub gently up and down on either side of the ear EAR PULL: using a gentle pinching action draw top ear up, middle ear out and lobe down. EAR FLAP: using open palms flap ear edges like a dog! NECK: softly ‘chop’ the sides and back of the neck with the little finger edge of the hands FACE: with fingertip pads gently draw small circles all over the face CHEST: tap finger-tips all over chest LUMBAR SPINE: lean forwards and rumble with soft fists over kidneys and buttocks ARMS: use long smooth strokes on arms towards head, and then squeeze from fingers all the way up the outside edge of the arms BELLY: circle lower belly with soft fists down left side, up right side, across at belly button THIGHS: pummel thighs all over with fists KNEES: work around the edge of the knee caps (inside and out) using strong finger tips CALVES: pummel calf muscles (this is best achieved by lifting onto toetips so that the calf-muscle softens) FEET: pummel soles of feet, heels, middle, balls of feet and sides of feet vigorously with fists BREATHE IN and tug each finger as exhale arms over head SIT and RELAX and OBSERVE.
ALWAYS WORK MINDFULLY AND CHECK WITH YOUR YOGA TEACHER IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THE SUITABLY OF THIS PRACTICE.
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