This is the 3rd post in my Yoga H2O series for great yoga poses to safely and comfortably do in the water and stay coool at the same time!  Read post #1  and post #2 too!

H20 Shoulder Circles and Spinal Twists

1. Start Position: Stand facing the poolside in chest deep water;
2. Step back from the side about 2 feet and position the feet about shoulder distance apart 
3. Bend both elbows and lightly place hands on shoulders. Breathe fluidly as you rotate your elbows as if you are drawing circles –five times in a forward and rear direction. As you are performing the action try to keep the chest up and abdominals tight. Move the arms while focusing on relaxing your neck and shoulders. Keep your core muscles contracted
4. Stabilize the arms: 
5. Inhale as you slowly turn your upper torso and head to the right, hold for a few seconds. 
6. Exhale and return to the center  
7. Inhale and slowly turn your upper torso and lead to the left… hold for a few seconds. 
8. Exhale and return to the center  
9. Repeat entire series over again
    

Benefits:

• Improves flexibility in the upper back, shoulders and arms
• Stretches muscles in the torso
• Releases tension in the neck and shoulders

Read next blog post for another great yoga pose for the water!