Raise the arms and the head and the shoulders as far as possible from the floor contracting the muscles of the abdomen. Relax, and lie again on the floor. Raise the hollow of the back from the floor, drawing the hips up towards the shoulders contracting or tensing the muscles of the back. Have the head well poised, bend it forward as far as possible till the chin touches the chest and then backward without moving the body. Have the head to the right and then to the left.
Heels close together raise the body on the toes as high as possible.
Resume normal position, lift the feet, the heel remaining on the floor. Repeat this with feet 10 inches apart and then later with 18 inches apart. For cold feet sit upon a bench or chair high enough so that the feet swing clear of he floor, work the ankle joints vigorously, rising the ball of the foot as far as possible. Do this for about 1 minute to begin with and gradually increase to 2-5 minutes. Hands on chest.