Figure eight arm swings

This exercise gently releases and mobilises the spine.

Align your bones in the standing position.
Soften the knees and swing the arms diagonally across the body with fingers dropping towards the floor.
Lift your arms up to the ceiling extending the legs and begin to turn your head to the other side.
Soften the knees and swing the arms diagonally down across the body to begin making ‘figure eight’ patterns in the air on the other side.

Keep movements loose and relaxed and feel the weight of the bones as they fall and swing. Experiment with your natural breath to assist in finding a rhythm for this exercise.

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Bodywise is written by staff at The Australian Ballet. In 2005 The Australian Ballet is performing throughout Australia and internationally. Visit The Australian Ballet’s website, www.australianballet.com.au for details.

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