Oscillating child pose ("Child's pose" Shoulder/trunk extensors stretch, shifting right/left, quadruped)

Oscillating child pose ("Child's pose" Shoulder/trunk extensors stretch, shifting right/left, quadruped)

Start on your hands and knees. 
Inhale and flex your entire spine, gently pulling through your navel and tucking your chin in.
Exhale whilst bending your knees to sit down on your heels.
Stay in this position for a moment as you inhale.
Exhale and arch over to your left side, inhale and come back to the central position.
Exhale and arch over the right side.
Continue this movement for a few repetitions.
Returning to the start position inhale and push your shins into the floor, pushing yourself back on to all fours, keeping a c-shaped spine.
Exhale and soften your spine, gently contract your back muscles to increase the extension and relax your abdominal muscles.
Gently inhale and return to a neutral, flat-back position. 

Required equipment: No equipment, Mat
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