* Material: Paulownia (Empress Tree) Upper Back Bolster (UBB)

◈ How to use   

1.       To open and release tension in the chest place the Upper Back Bolster (UBB) with the curved side up on the floor and lie down (parallel to the UBB and lengthwise) with the center of your back touching the highest point of the UBB curve.  Reach your arms over your head along the floor and relax your body.

a)     Gently shake your body left and right to release tension in your chest (2-3 minutes)

b)     Relax and breathe in and out comfortably.  If you feel strong pain as blockages are releasing gently shake your body left and right and release the tension.  You can alternate between relaxed breathing and shaking as needed.

2.       To release tension/pain in your shoulders in the same posture as before very slowly lower your arms to shoulder height and very slowly bring them back again to the original position.(3-5 minutes depending on condition).

3.       Turn the UBB over and lie down with the UBB crosswise at your hips and shake the body from side to side.  This can help alleviate/prevent scoliosis pain, correct pelvic misalignment, strengthen lower back and reduce waist size.

4.       When finished with UBB exercises kneel with hands on the floor shoulder width apart and do cat stretch to stimulate the spine on the opposite side.

1.       Corrects misaligned thoracic vertebrae and removes stagnant energy.

2.       Activates and improves the function of all internal organs.

3.       Relieves stenocardia, myocardial infarction and mental agony.

4.       Helps scoliosis, pelvic alignment, lower back strengthening and waist reduction.

◈ Caution   

1.       After using the UBB do not sit up abruptly.  Carefully roll over to your left and slowly sit up.

2.       Overuse may cause pain. At first use for no more than 10 minutes, and you may gradually increase the time depending on your condition.

3.       Do not use while pregnant.