Exercise stimulates the energy channels on the back side of the body and enhances blood circulation to the heart. Ilchi Lee tells that it stretches the arm and shoulder muscles, and optimizes the function of the liver and other organs.

Note: Breathe deeply in each position, and let yourself stretch a little further with each inhalation.

1.    Put your feet together and clasp your hands together.

2.    Breathing in, lift your hands with palms facing the sky until your arms are touching your ears on either side. Turn your palms toward the sky.

3.      At the same time, lift your heels and tilt your head backward to look at your hands.

4.    Lower your hands slowly as you breathe out.

5.    Repeat the motion with your arms raised and palms up. Inhale and tilt your whole body to the right side as far as it can go without losing your balance. Hold your breath and feel your whole left side being stretched.

6.    Lower your hands and return to the upright position as you breathe out.

7.    Repeat the motion, now moving to the left. Feel your whole right side being stretched.

8.    Lower your hands and return to the upright position as you breathe out.

9.    Breathe in as you bend forward at your waist and try to touch the ground with your palms. Be careful not to bend your knees. Try to touch your knees with your forehead, or come as close as you can.

10.    Return to the starting position as you breathe out.

11.    Repeat the whole cycle four times.