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This pose is an advanced pose of standing Wind Relieving.  It focuses on keeping the legs strong and finding your balance.  Starting with the feet together, keeping the weight in the left leg, bend over and pick up your right foot cupping your hands underneath.  Keep your left leg straight and strong; suck in your abdominals and round your upper back.  Hold this pose for 20-30 seconds.

This pose helps to strengthen your legs and helps with balance.  Start with your feet together with your left thigh contracted.  Keep your back straight and pick up your right knee, interlacing all 10 fingers below the knee.  Focus on keeping your left leg straight and strong and keeping your balance.  Hold this pose for 30 seconds minimum and release.

This pose is great for stretching the chest and legs while gaining flexibility in the back.  Lie on the floor face down and bend the legs up towards the ceiling.  With your palms facing in, reach behind you and grab your ankles from the outside.  On the inhale, arch your back and bring your head and chest up off the ground while lifting the feet towards the ceiling lifting the tops of the thighs off the ground.  Continue breathing.  Stay in the pose from 20-30 seconds.

This pose is great for stretching the chest and legs while gaining flexibility in the back.  Lie on the floor face down and bend the legs up towards the ceiling.  With your palms facing in, reach behind you and grab your ankles from the outside.  On the inhale, arch your back and bring your head and chest up off the ground while lifting the feet towards the ceiling lifting the tops of the thighs off the ground.  Continue breathing.  Stay in the pose from 20-30 seconds

Boat Pose is also known as the Isometric V- Up
This exercise/pose integrates your torso with your legs by strengthening your core.
1. Legs extending strongly
2. Arms extended out
3. Chest out and shoulders back
4. Head aligned with the spine

Lunge is also known an a Isometric Forward Lunge in Sprinter position
This exercise is not the same as your traditional lunge but it does have its similarities.

Key Points/Instructions:
1. Front leg bent 90 degrees
2. Back leg fully extended
3. Back foot pointed forward on its toes
4. Arms straight and hands touching the ground
5. Chest and head moving forward
6. Raise and lower your hips

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