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Tutorial Stand and plant your feet a little wider than hip distance apart. Bend your knees slightly and feel yourself really rooted into the earth.
Make your hands into fists, and bend your forearms so that your fists are in front of the shoulders. Keep your elbows close to your ribs.
Inhale through the nose and reach your Left arm straight up and out about 60 degrees. The hand opens up, as if you were reaching to grab something.
Exhale powerfully and pull your elbow back down into the starting position, as if you we're literally pulling energy into your body.
Repeat this exact same move with the Right Arm.
Alternate sides for 1-3 minutes. Breathe powerfully, but don't hyperventilate.
Pointers
If you get light headed or dizzy, slow the breath down and breathe normally.
Use your navel center to forcefully exhale, pulling the navel towards your spine. Focus on your exhale, and the inhale will come naturally.
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