Boomerang

OBJECTIVES
● Strengthens abdominals.
● Improves core and torso stabilization.
● Relieves tension in lower back and spine.
● Develops balance, coordination, precision, control, and flow.

EXERCISE
● Sitting with straight spine, straight legs in front crossed at ankles. Arms by sides, palms flat.
● Pulling navel in, roll onto back while bringing legs overhead parallel to floor.
Open legs shoulder width and close them crossing opposite ankle on top.
Roll up to teaser position ankles stay crossed, legs straight, hands reaching to feet.
Bring arms behind back, clasp fingers, open the chest to stretch.
Slowly, lower legs to mat as the arms lift, diving head toward knees.
Circle arms over head and reach for ankles to stretch.
● Inhale roll back – Exhale roll up.
Inhale arms reach back – Exhale stretch forward.

3-5 times

CUES
● Navel to spine.
● Roll with control without rolling onto neck.
● Smooth and controlled movement.