Elevated prayer stretch

Step 1. Starting position:

Step 2. Kneel in front of a bench, far enough so that your torso can fit between your knees and the bench. With your back straight, place your elbows on the bench, with palms together, hands pointing up.

Step 3. Steps:

Step 4. - On exhale, stretch your chest down toward the floor without moving your lower back. At the same time, bring your hands toward your shoulders, keeping palms together and elbows on the bench.

Step 5. - Hold for a few seconds.

Step 6. - On inhale, relax your back to return to the starting position.

Step 7. -

Step 8. - Repeat.