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- 01Stand or sit tall with the arms relaxed and the head centered over the rib cage.
- 02Lift both shoulders toward the ears, then roll them backward in a smooth circular path.
- 03Continue the circle by drawing the shoulder blades down and forward without moving the head.
- 04Keep the rib cage quiet and use a comfortable range rather than forcing the motion.
- 05Complete the assigned circles, then reverse the direction.
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