erect, top of head high (note: top of head is above ears. Forehead is not the top), chin parellel with floor, arms easy at side. The ears, shoulders, hips and ankles should be in a straight line, weight over ankles.
2. Sitting: Keep back straight in sitting, lower back against the back of the chair, and feet on the floor. Note: Arm stretch positions named in exercises
| —downward | straight at sides. |
| —upward | close to ears. |
| —sideward | on shoulder level. |
| —forward | at shoulder level. |
When doing exercises, remember always to keep good standing position. Execute the exercises in brisk rhythm, without jerks. Repeat each several times, but not so much that it tires you.
II. Breathing
1. Arms from downward through forward, to upward stretch counting "one." Arms down counting "two." Take deep breath as arms go up, and breathe out as arms come down.
2. Arms from downward through forward, to upward, counting "one," to side stretch, counting "two," taking full breath, accenting "two" with side stretch. Down to side counting "three."
Count while doing these exercises, accent on "one."
