Sit on mat and cross right leg over left. To perform shoulder stretch shown on left, raise right arm, bend elbow, and place right hand in center of upper back.
Bend left elbow, slide back of left hand up back and attempt to clasp hands. Hold belt between hands if necessary. Release and reverse arms. Release legs and relax both arms at sides.
To perform shoulder stretch shown on right, sit on mat and cross left leg over right. Interlock fingers and stretch arms straight overhead. Turn palms toward ceiling, lift arms out of shoulder joints, and stretch back muscles.
Lower arms, reverse interlock of fingers, and stretch arms straight overhead. Re- lease legs and relax arms.
These stretches remove shoulder joint stiffness.
