Child’s Pose with Resistance
Back of the Body Stretches
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1m 58s
A satisfying stretch for your shoulders and back, the key is to find how far forward your hands need to be in order to stretch fully, so you can have a play around with that.
Never push through pain and do not stretch if injured. If pregnant or physically impaired, get the OK from your doctor before stretching.
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