If you were going to recommend to a yoga BEGINNER just three poses (no more) to do before bedtime as a way to stretch and unwind, what would they be?
2006-09-17 02:38:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I highly recommend the following because these three easy yet effective poses. It will rest the heart, the mind and calm the nerves.
1. Uttanasana / Standing forward bend
Stand with you feet hip witdth apart (about 1 foot). With an inhlataion raise your arms, clasp your elbows and take your body forward and down. Keep your knees straight and engage your thighs. Maintain holding your elbows, relax the head and neck and take 20-30 slow and deep breaths. Afterwards, release the arms and with an inhalation slowly stand up.
2. Paschimottanasana / Seated forward bend
Sit on the floor or mat with your legs stretched out in front of you. Flex your feet by pointing your toes towards the ceiling or towards yourself. With an inhalation, raise your arms up and exhale take your body forward and down, Take hold of the sides of your legs or your feet if you can reach them. Relax your neck and place your head down. You can place a big cushion or pillow to rest your head. Focus your breathing, close your eyes and stay here for 1 minute.
3. Viparita Karani / Legs-up-the-wall pose
Place your mat vertically against the wall. Sit sideways and with an exhalation, swing your legs up onto the wall and lie your back and head on the floor. You may shift your buttocks closer to the wall if you're more flexible. You may place your hands either resting on your abdomen, or just simply resting on your sides with your palms facing up. Keeping your back flat on the floor, relax your body and legs. Close your eyes. Stay from 5-10 minutes. To come out of the pose, bend your knees and roll to your side.
This will feel incredibly relaxing and you will be ready to hit the hay afterwards :)
Namaste!
2006-09-18 02:40:15 · answer #1 · answered by eatyourtofu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Downward Dog, Cobra and Child's Pose.
2006-09-17 02:47:24 · answer #2 · answered by T_Jania 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the emblem doesn't remember. And once you're wanting to maintain your Victoria's secret yoga pants, attempt sewing the hollow. I did that once with a pair of my leggings and it wasn't even tremendous! until eventually the hollow is on your butt, than i doesn't attempt this. yet back, i don't think of the emblem concerns.
2016-10-16 01:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoga Instructions
http://www.yoginfo.com/category/Yoga-Instructions.html
Relax the Yogi way
http://www.yoginfo.com/category/Relax-the-Yogi-way.html
2006-09-17 23:40:44 · answer #4 · answered by hen d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Downward dog. It hits darn near everything!
Cat/Dog - I don't know the formal name, but you're on your hands and knees, and alternate arching and humping your back.
Just a good old stretch - arms over your head, reach up, stretch onto your toes...
2006-09-18 02:34:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋