…shoulder level in front of you.
• Lower into a squat, then exhale slowly as you fold upper body over thighs, forming a ball: Tuck chin and bend elbows to pull mat to knees.
• Maintaining squat, uncurl upper body as you extend arms diagonally overhead.
• Return to tucked ball position. Do 15 reps
Open and Shut
Targets: Shoulders, Back, Abs, and Quads
• Stand with feet together, toes pointed out to sides, holding rolled-up mat (or towel) near ends in front of thighs with both hands.
• Extend right leg in front of you, toes on floor. Reach arms overhead, leaning back to form a diagonal line from right hand to right toes
• Bring mat to shoulder level while lifting right leg to hip level in front of you. Hold for one breath; lower leg and lift arms.
• Do 10 reps. Switch legs and repeat
Inverted Butterfly Leaps
Targets: Shoulders, Back, Arms, Abs, Inner Thighs, and Calves
• Stand with feet hip-width apart, straddling rolled-up mat (or towel).
• Bend over and place palms shoulder-width apart on floor so that body forms an inverted V.
• Bend knees slightly and lift heels off floor (onto tiptoes). Jump feet up about 12 inches and bring legs in, tapping feet together in midair (above mat), then landing back in an inverted V.
• Do 20 reps.