Doorway Posture Stretch

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• Doorway Posture Stretch
• for Straighten Up

Step I Doorway Lift Drop Step II Doorway
Shoulder Opener Step III Doorway Chest Stretch
With slow controlled motion do the easy, posture
improving Doorway Stretch whenever you feel the
need to STRAIGHTEN UP.
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Step IA Doorway Lift Drop
Reach UP with Arms (or Hands) on Doorway, Lift
Chest and Press Head Back (Stay Level!) Reach
High up on toes and Belly Breathe IN All motions
are slow and controlled within a pain-free
range. (If you have any concerns about your
ability to exercise, ask your health care
provider before starting this program.)
Align Feet parallel to Doorway Lock Knees Tuck
Pelvis slightly Flatten low back Activate Abs
(brace) Shoulders Back and Down Head Back, level
and tall
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Step IB Doorway Lift Drop Retraining Whole
Body Posture Alignment
Breathe IN LIFT on to toes
Breathe IN LIFT
Bend knees drop Hips Down slowly (bring heels
flat to ground!) Breathe OUT
Breathe OUT slowly DROP
Breathe OUT slowly DROP on to heels
All motions are slow and controlled within a
pain-free range. May be repeated in 3-5 breath
cycles. If you experience discomfort check with
your health care provider.


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Step II Doorway Shoulder Opener
All motions are slow and controlled within a
pain-free range. May be repeated several times as
desired.


Breathe IN LIFT
Breathe IN LIFT
Breathe IN LIFT
Breathe OUT slowly LEAN
Breathe OUT slowly LEAN
Breathe OUT CENTER
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Step III Doorway Chest Stretch
Breathe IN
Breathe IN Slowly PRESS YOUR BODY STRAIGHT
Breathe OUT Slowly PRESS CHEST HIPS
FORWARD
Pick your favorite doorway to improve your
posture and Stand Taller.