![]() ![]() Keep your front leg bent, but move your torso so that it is facing sideways and not forward. Your legs stay the same, but the back foot should be shifted so that your heels are aligned.Your arms should go up and your shoulders should stay back. The other foot is flat on the mat and your back leg is lengthened. When doing this pose, one foot goes out in a big step and your leg stays bent.And if you do a lot of exercising with your lower body, this pose can help loosen up your hips and legs. Warrior 1 is essential for building up your core strength.And your hands go upward in a prayer-like motion. Your other foot should slide up your inner thigh or calf. When this pose is practiced the breath needs to be steady. It strengthens many muscles in the legs and improves ankle and thigh strength. Tree pose requires some balance but is fairly easy to practice.You want to lengthen up through your spine. Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears. Your feet can be together or hip-length apart.This is a standing position, but you want to make sure your body is aligned right. Mountain pose is one of the most basic yoga poses.And you want to keep your feet planted and close to your hips. You hold your body in this position for a few breaths. Lie on your back with your arms to your side and your legs bent.Bridge pose can help strengthen your back with repeated practice.Your legs should stay planted to your mat, but your shoulders should be up and your head pointing towards the ceiling. Then you bend your elbows and lift your upper body up. You start by laying on your stomach and putting your arms to your side.Cobra Pose, also known as upward facing dog, in another back stretcher. ![]() Really, it's best to do this at the end of your practice so you can cool down. Many people have a hard time holding corpse pose as a result. But you need mental concentration to hold it. ![]()
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