Yogaisn’t just a cult of Lululemon-wearing, downward dogging, hand standing, “OM” chanting yogis.
Themeditativepractice establishes a deep mind/body connection which increases flexibility and sculpts a strong, toned physique.
Heck you don’t even have to own ayoga mat!
developed Flowmotion to appeal to non-traditional yogis and newbies alike.
It is dynamic movement rooted in a legitimate foundation," Sarah says.
Yoga SquatSquats are functional and therapeutic.
Stand at the front of your mat with your feet the width of your mat.
double-check your feet are parallel, all ten toes facing forward.
Inhale your arms over your head.
As you exhale, slowly bend your knees and lower your hips down into a squat.
Take your hands together at your heart and press your elbows into the inside of your knees.
The leverage from your arms will help open your knees wider (pictured).
With your knees over your ankles, have a go at let your hips be heavy.
Pull your belly in and up to support your hips and back.
Have a tall spine; imagine you are leaning back against a wall.
Breathe here for 5-10 breaths.
give a shot to keep a straight spine and rise back up to standing.
If you hold the position, it will stretch your inner thighs, groin and hamstrings.
Stand on your mat facing the left with your feet about 3-4 feet apart.
Bend into your left leg gently and lower your hands to your left thigh for balance.
Keep your right leg straight and your left heel on the floor.
Lower your hips until they are the height of your left knee.
If your left heel can stay in contact with the ground, lower closer to the floor.
Breathe here for 5-10 breaths
Slowly shift to the other side.
Repeat 3-5x
Downward DogA classic “home base” position that is used in many styles of yoga.
Have your hands shoulder width and your feet hip width.
Stack your shoulders over the wrists.
With straight arms, push back to make an ‘A’ shape with your body (pictured).
Press the floor away with your hands so that all the weight does not sit in your wrists.
If your heels do not touch, you may bend your knees.
make a run at keep a flat back.
Engage your core to round your back and support your spine.
Carry this motion forward towards aplankposition.
Return back to Downward Dog and press your chest towards your thighs, sit bones up and heels down.
Roll forward and up on the inhale, press back on the exhale.
Repeat 5-7x
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