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Post-Session Cool-Downs Finger Flicks In a standing position, bend your elbows and bring your fi ngers into a soft fi st, and then swiftly fl ick your fi ngers toward the ground as though you're shaking off water. Be sure to hear the sound of your fi ngernails fl icking off the heel of your palms (especially the ring and pinkie fi ngers) and repeat a handful of times. Repeat the same action on different planes of movement: Extend and fl ick fi ngers out in front of you, and then fi nger-fl ick laterally, superiorly, anteriorly, and then back down inferiorly. This is a great way to release stored energy and tension from the upper body. Some people report auto corrections in their elbow and/or carpals. Practice between or after a day's sessions. Crane's Beak Neck and Shoulder Release This is an elegant healing move to open, stretch, and release accumulated tension from the jaw all the way to your fi ngertips. You can do this standing or sitting. Reach your arms out to the sides like wings. With the palms up, draw all your fi ngertips and thumbs together on each hand to make a "crane's beak." Now, externally rotate both arms so the creases of your elbows and your crane's beaks point up to the ceiling. Hold this position as you lower an ear to a shoulder and gently rock your head forward and back to fi nd the perfect stretch for you. When you feel complete, repeat on the opposite side. Lower your arms, pause, and notice how you feel and where you feel it. Once again extend your arms straight out, but this time, internally rotate your arms so the creases of your elbows and your crane's beaks point toward the fl oor. Gently add the lateral cervical fl exion with the gentle rocking on each side. Bask in all the new awareness, blood, and energy circulating. SCAN AND WATCH "Cool-Down Exercises" 1. Open your camera 2. Scan the code 3. Tap on notification 4. Watch!