Exercises to grow taller naturally. We’re on the fifth weeks so you should be pretty flexible now.
FIFTH Week
Exercise 17:
Stretch even higher.
Walk along as though you are trying to reach for something on a high shelf.
It is important to remember breathe fully and well. To refresh your memory go back and read chapter on breathing.
Always shoot for the stars.
To GROW is to surpass yourself. To GROW is to go beyond the norm.
To GROW is to aim high and to aim tall. Even higher, even taller.
Exercise 18:
a) Standing position
Place your back to the wall about fifteen (15) inches (38 cm) away.
Feet together. Arms outstretched in front of you.
b) Raise your arms and bend your head and torso backwards.
When your fingers touch the wall lightly, stretch.
Notice how your fingers slide up the wall. Always try to go higher.
Inhale through the nose when you raise your arms; exhale through the mouth when you return to the starting position.
During the exercise your feet should stay glued to the floor.
Exercise 19:
a) Standing position. Legs apart. Arms raised above your head.
Pull in your stomach; stick out your chest.
For at least three (3) seconds, stretch tall.
b) Lean to the right, exhaling through the mouth. Stretch your arms outwards for three (3) seconds.
Return to centre position, inhaling through the nose.
Stretch upwards for three (3) seconds.
Then lean to the left, meticulously repeating what was done for the right side.
The three second stretching principle is Fundamental. Respect this principle to get the best results.
Always seek perfection.
Exercise 20:
a) Lying on your stomach. Place hands behind the neck.
Stretch out. Notice how your feet slide back.
b) Your legs must stay straight and taut for this exercise.
Raise the right leg as high and as far back as possible. Stretch for three (3) seconds.
Lower the leg slowly. Now raise the left leg, repeating the exercise. Good luck in your training.
SIXTH Week
Exercise 21:
a) Standing position. Heels together. Arms stretched above the head.
Fingers stretched upwards. Stretch out FULLY (maximum height).
b) Bend Over, exhaling through the mouth. Touch your toes with your fingers.
Return to the standing position, inhaling through the nose, slowly.
Why not try placing your palms to the floor, gradually?
Don’t Forget! Enjoy doing your exercises. Do them willingly, with liveliness and enthusiasm.
Congratulations for your perseverance! Success belongs to those who don’t quit. Go on!
Exercise 22:
a) Standing Position. Feet well apart.
Using a long bar, a broom handle etc.
A bar longer than the shoulder width.
Stand as straight as a statue.
b) Raise the bar over your head.
Stretch, stretch again. Still further. Turn to the right.
Return to centre, Stretch.Turn to the left.
Return to centre and lower the bar to your thighs.
Try to avoid moving your hips.
Every day, try to increase these movements a little.
Don’t be abrupt in your movements.
Work carefully, meticulously and gracefully.
Exercise 23:
a) Standing position. Feet together.
Arms placed along the body; palms turned to the back.
Execute perfect posture.
b) Raise your hands forwards and upwards as far back as possible; inhaling through the nose, move your right leg back as shown.
Stretch for three (3) seconds.
Return to initial position, exhaling through the mouth.
Keep your legs and arms straight and taut.
Work the right leg a number of times before changing to the left leg.
Exercise 24:
a) A very good exercise for growing!
Lying on your stomach.
Place arms forwards; palms facing the floor.
Concentrate!
b) Raise your right arm and your left leg simultaneously.
Stretch and count up to three, holding your breath.
Slowly lower your leg and arm while exhaling.
Alternate: raise the left arm and the right leg, inhaling deeply.
Take note: always keep legs and arms taut.
