Makko Ho (真向法) are 4 simple exercises developed in Japan and said to be beneficial for the body. They take 5 minutes to carry out and should be done every day, twice a day. The story behind Makko Ho (真向法) These 4 simple exercises are taught in an old, out-of-print book, called ‘Makko Ho’, which wasContinue reading "Makko Ho (真向法): 4 simple Japanese exercises to regain a loose, flexible, childlike body again"

1. Soccer stretch
2. Straight-leg stretch (60º ankles)
3. Legs spread
4. Heel sit (ankle touching floor, butt on floor)

Repeat exercise 1 to 3 ten times for about thirty seconds. This takes 1 minute and 30 seconds. This is ‘one round’. Then carry out another round of the first three exercises. (3 minutes in total)
Then when performing exercise 4, lean back and stay in the pose fo 1 minute. (In total 4 minutes. There are some additional variations to make it 5 minutes, but they are not necessary for beginners.