Prayer Position Open Book Thoracic Rotation

Key points

• Kneel in a prayer position with the supporting hand planted firmly in the center
• Place opposite hand behind the head and lead the upward rotation actively with the eyes toward the ceiling
• Inhale during rotation and exhale at the end range to relax and gain additional degrees of mobility

Common mistakes

Moving only the elbow without rotating the head, eyes, and mid-spine toward the ceiling.