Country Gate Pose

1. Kneel with legs together.
2. Straighten the right leg out to the side, putting the sole of the foot on the floor, toes facing to the right.
3. Inhale and extend the arms horizon- tally, palms down. Breathe calmly for one minute.  [A]


4. Incline the head, trunk and right arm toward the right leg, resting the back of the hand and wrist at the ankle and shin, and the right ear at the right deltoid-triceps.  [B]


5. Stretch the left arm and flank over- head, and then to the right, resting the left palm on the right. Breathe calmly and as symmetrically as possible for one minute.  [C]


6. Bring arms, trunk and legs back to the starting position and repeat the entire process on the left.