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cool down<br />
Cat and cow pose<br />
Stretches the back, shoulders, torso and<br />
neck. From all fours, inhale and bring your<br />
belly button towards the floor, arch your<br />
back and lengthen the neck. With the<br />
exhalation, push the belly button towards<br />
the spine and round the spine.<br />
Extended puppy pose<br />
Stretches the spine and shoulders. From all<br />
fours, extend your arms forwards and bring<br />
your chest towards the floor.<br />
Legs up the wall pose<br />
Stretches the back of the legs, front of the torso, and the<br />
back of the neck. Lying down on your back, extend your legs<br />
up the wall and flex the toes. Relax the shoulders and lower<br />
back. An alternative is to place a bolster underneath the<br />
lower back.<br />
Child’s pose<br />
Stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles. Kneeling<br />
down, bring your toes together, knees apart<br />
and allow your forehead to rest on the floor.<br />
An alternative is to place a block<br />
underneath the forehead and hips.<br />
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