Arm Circles

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How to Perform the Posture

Most people sit more than they should. The result is that the shoulders give up on their normal function and allow the large muscles along the back and hips to take over. You recognize this as a slouch. In mindfulness martial art practice, it means the root of the arms is not functioning. Without restoring that root, your hands are useless. This exercise works on strengthening the muscles of the upper back and reengaging the shoulder. Arm Circles help to strengthen and improve the shoulder range of motion.

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Brenda Austin

March 13, 2022 at 6:08 am

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This old song goes.. Hips, shoulders, knees and toes. I really enjoy your Internal Power Routine. It opens my hips and engages my shoulders. Especially useful since I work at a desk all day answering phones.

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