Side Bend

28th in the classical order. Repeat 3x each side. This exercise works the wrist, arm, shoulder and waist, while also stretching the side body and challenging balance and coordination. Opposition is KEY in the execution of side bend. Start with working on just the hip lower, to neutral. Then once that feels strong add the upper lift/side bend for the full exercise. To build up to the traditional exercise, skip ahead to see my modification. Tips: keep head back, and chest out only lower until the calf touches, not farther press the floor away and reach crown of the head up as your hips drop (preventing you from sinking) look over your shoulder toward the feet on the hip drop