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Doesn’t matteryou’re just stealing the blocks.
Instead of inching into a pretzel pose, you’ll use them to tone.
You’ll need:Two yoga blocks.
They’re a little easier to maneuver on than squishier foam versions.
Extend left leg straight up, and grab ankle with right hand (as shown) to start.
Repeat for 30 seconds.
Switch sides; repeat.
Then twist hips to left, bringing left elbow to right thigh.
Continue alternating sides for 2 minutes.
Cross left leg under right leg; tap floor with left foot; place right ankle on left knee.
Extend legs in a wide V (as shown).
Cross legs in opposite direction (right foot on floor, left ankle on right knee).
Alternate sides for 1 minute.
Open torso to left, reaching left arm up (as shown).
Return arm to floor.
Open torso to right, reaching right arm up.
Continue alternating for 30 seconds.
Switch sides; repeat.
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Repeat for 1 minute.
Switch sides; repeat.
Open torso to left, extending arm up.
Return to start, then tap right foot to left heel (as shown).
Return to start again.
Repeat for 1 minute.
Switch sides; repeat.
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