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By Miriam Austin

1. Bring your arms behind your back, clasping your hands. Or, hold a tie, sweater, or scarf (or something) between your hands.
2. Lift your arms as high as you can. Lift your sternum.
3. Hold for 30 to 45 seconds, relax for a moment, then repeat.
This material is used with permission of Sterling Publishing, Co., Inc., NY, NY, from Yoga for Wimps by Miriam Austin, copyright 2000 by Miriam Austin.