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This is an advancement from Tibetan Chair.  This works to strengthen the legs and spine.  To begin stand with your feet six inches apart, bring your arms to should height, palms facing down.  Suck in your stomach and sit down until your thighs are parallel to the ground.  Keep the weight in your heels and stretch your arms forward.  Keep your shoulders down and hold this pose for 20-30 seconds and release.

This pose is good for strengthening the arms and shoulders as well as stretching the front of the body.   Start by laying flat on the floor face down.  Bring the hands under the shoulders, arms close to your sides.  Keep the legs straight, pointing the toes back.  On the inhale, lift the upper body off the floor using the strength in your arms. Keep your arms straight and strong in line under your shoulders.  Gaze up at the ceiling and breathe.   Hold this pose for 20 seconds.

Begin this pose in Lotus with the legs crossed on top of each other.  Place your hands on each side of the hips.  Exhale and push the hands against the floor.  Contract the abs, pulling the bellybutton towards the spine.  Lift the legs and buttocks away from the floor.  Keep yourself suspended off the floor for 10-15 seconds.