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Two people holding hands and leaning away from each other as part of series of fun partner stretches called Star Stretch

Star Stretch

Inventive partner stretch to develop balance & trust.

  • Playful stretch
  • Highly interactive
  • Builds agility & balance
  • Develops trust
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Form pairs
  2. By way of demonstration, invite a volunteer to stand in front of you, feet together with approx 30cm between you and your partner’s toes.
  3. Grasp hands, and when comfortable, both lean back slowly with a straight body until each of your arms are straight.
  4. Next, turn back to back and repeat the exercise, leaning forward away from your partner with arms behind you.
  5. Finally, standing side-by-side and only holding the inside arm of your partner, lean away and lift your outside legs off the ground.
  6. When balanced, slowly bring the soles of your outside feet to touch in front of your knees.
  7. Repeat several times, and swap partners at regular intervals.

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