Standing Side Circle Stretch

1. Starting Position:
- Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your knees slightly bent.
- Relax your arms at your sides and engage your core.

2. Arm Positioning:
- Raise your right arm overhead, ensuring that your elbow is straight.
- Place your left hand on your hip for balance.

3. Movement:
- Slowly lean to the left side, feeling a stretch along the right side of your body.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, breathing deeply.

4. Circular Motion:
- From the left side, begin to move your right hand in a circular motion.
- Start moving the arm forward, then allow it to travel back and down, completing a full circle.
- Make the circle as large as is comfortable.

5. Repetition:
- After completing 8-10 circles, return your right arm to the overhead position.
- Slowly return to the starting position.

6. Switch Sides:
- Repeat the same process with your left arm, raising it overhead and leaning to the right.
- Perform circles with your left arm as you did with your right.

7. Cool Down:
- Finish by standing tall and take a few deep breaths, feeling the stretch in both sides of your body.

Tips:
- Keep your movements slow and controlled to prevent injury.
- Focus on your breathing to enhance relaxation during the stretch.
- If you have any discomfort, lessen the range of motion.