Great side opener.
Helps tone core.
Strengthens back.
Start standing in Tadasana with arms above head and fingers interlaced.
Gently bend to one side, make sure not to force body over.
Keep feet firmly planted on the ground, legs are engaged.
Belly is toned and pelvis is in a natural position.
Head is looking forward, in natural position.
Benefits:
Can help relieve stress and mild depression.
Stretches the shoulders, and hamstrings.
Strengthens shoulders and arms.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Start by laying down on stomach.
Pick upper body up and use forearms to hold it up.
Can stay on knees or lift up legs and put weight on tucked toes.
Palms are flat on ground for extra balance.
Keep shoulder back and away from ears.
Can be looking down or straight ahead.
Benefits:
Can help improve posture.
Stretches organs, belly and stomach muscles.
Strengthens back and neck muscles.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Your base includes, your legs, forearms, and back of head.
Start sitting up, place palms face down next to hips, slowly lean back onto forearms, and then rest head on ground.
Knees can be bent.
Weight is on forearms, not head.
Keep shoulders back and away from ears.
Benefits:
Can help improve balance.
Stretches shoulders and chest.
Will help strengthen legs and ankles.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Foot flat on the ground .
Standing leg is engaged and straight.
Second leg is bent and hand from same side of body is holding on to it.
Raise bent leg up and back.
Hand can be gripping top of foot or inner side of foot.
Free hand is straight in front of body for balance.
Benefits:
One of the best hip openers.
Helps tone core.
Great beginning stretch for straddle splits.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Foundation includes your forearms, and your legs.
The purpose of the pose is not to be flat on the ground, but to stretch the inner thighs.
Upper body is supported by the forearms.
Legs are separated and bent at the knees, make sure they are pointing straight back.
Keep legs activated.
Helps stretch inner thighs and knees.
Can also help relieve stress, mild depression, and menstruation.
Great relaxation pose but can also be a deep stretch.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Laying flat on back, make sure to keep natural curve in neck and back.
Pelvis is in a neutral position.
Knees are bent and bottom of feet are pressed together.
Welcome to our #WellnessWednesday yoga primer. Yoga is a wonderful way to become attuned to your body and increase circulation and flexibility. Each week I'll offer you a pose with benefits and instruction.
Benefits:
Opens whole front of the body as well as pelvis and inner organs. Also opens lungs.
Spine curves and lengthens.
Strengthens the shoulders, legs and back.
Builds strength.
Welcome to our #WellnessWednesday yoga primer. Yoga is a wonderful way to become attuned to your body and increase circulation and flexibility. Each week I'll offer you a pose with benefits and instruction.
Benefits:
Opens the entire front of the body
Spine curves and lengthens
Strengthens back muscles and hamstrings
Also massages the abdominal organs
Foundation & General Alignment: