2 Inches Taller Diary: 3 Stretches in 3 Weeks

     If you ask me, I'm 5 ft. 7 in. If you ask anybody else, they would say I'm 5 ft. 5 in. To those people, I say shut up. Denial can be beautifully cathartic. What ever happened to mind over matter? If I believe I'm 5'7'' then isn't it so? Alright, I give. That's a pretty flimsy line of thinking. But what's a poor short guy to do?

     Apparently exercise. I came across a link that suggests thee stretches that can supposedly give you a couple of extra inches. So I'm going to give them a whirl in the hopes to reach my coveted 5'7'' height. (Hey, it beats wearing top hats and platforms).

     Everyday for a week I'll take on one of the three exercises and see if there is a difference.

     Week One: 5/9/2011 - 5/16/2011  DOWNWARD DOG

     This is a yoga pose that is said to strengthen and lengthen. Straighten your gams to their personal limit, push your tush to the ceiling and pull the lats down by the shoulder blades. Inhale the Dragon. Exhale the Monkey. Repeat the breath 8 times and relax. Keep the posture a recommended 2 more times - bearing in mind to prevent your head from dropping or your back arching. Have your head remain on your spine, making your spine one long line. 

     

     Updates and conclusions on the Downward Dog to come! Arf!