LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Use back and upper arm muscles to achieve a floating quality with the arms.

• Strengthen the back and improve posture.

LESSON SEQUENCE

• Introduction (0:00)

• Exercise 1 - Visualization (0:20)

• Explanation of Exercise 2 (1:00)

• Exercise 2 - Lift Elbows and Float Down Explanation (3:40)

• Explanation of Exercise 3 (5:20)

• Exercise 3 - Floating Arabesque Arms (7:20)

WHAT YOU NEED

• Space to extend your arms in all directions while standing

NOTES AND MODIFICATIONS

• After doing the arm exercises while standing still, repeat a second time with improvised leg movements.