Purpose: For this exercise Ilchi Lee tells that open the Im-maek and Dok-maek meridians that run along the front and back of the torso.
Concentration: Feel the stretch along the spine, even if this means you cannot keep your knees straight.
Breathing: Exhale slowly and comfortably while focusing on the spine.
Time: Three to five minutes. If holding the posture causes pain or becomes too difficult, change to the next posture.
Contraindications: Weak physical condition, pregnancy, obesity, or spinal disk injury. Avoid this posture and return to Postures 3 or 2.
1. From the previous posture, bring both legs completely over the head.
2. Keep the heels pushed out as you stretch and straighten the knees. If unable to straighten the knees, just flex your ankles back. It is okay if your toes float above the floor.
3. The arms should remain stretched out above the head, holding the feet in order to promote proper energy circulation.
4. Relax the shoulders as much as possible. Focus on exhalation, not on the tailbone.
When we feel fatigued, we don’t usually want to move our bodies, and we often decide to skip training. However, these times are when we need training most. When you feel you don’t have enough strength to take the regular Jung-Choong Breathing sequence, try these modifications.
