Touching the Knees

1. From the Wu Chi position breathe in and raise both arms
   to the sides, palms facing up to shoulder level, then up above
   your head.
2. As you start to breathe out turn the palms face down and bring the arms down, outstretched in front of you at shoulder level.
3. As the arms circle downwards in front of you, bend the knees as if going into a squat.
4. At half squat position, hold for a second. At this point each hand should be outside each knee.
5. Start to breathe in and straigthen up slowly, continuing to circle with your hand behind you, bringing them up over head and finishing with them outstretched in front of you at shoulder level.
6. At this point you should be standing up.
7. Continue the cycle for one minute.

This exercise stretches the spine and benefits the muscles of the lower back and legs. It is also beneficial to the internal organs of the lower abdomen. It strengthen the Kidneys, Adrenal Glands, the Arteries and veins.