Here's a fabulous 5-pose yoga routine that will help you find serenity wherever you are!
If one of the exercises doesn't feel natural to you, skip it and go on to the next one. The most important part of yoga is breathing deeply, so remember to breathe deeply throughout each exercise and hold each pose for a count of five deep breaths. Enjoy! |
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1) Mountain Pose
Stand or seat up straight with your arms at your sides. Breathe. Make sure that your feet are parallel to each other. Lift your ribcage, and roll your shoulders back to open the chest. Feel a slight arch to your low back, and keep your chin level. |
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2) Half Dog Pose
Find a table or chair at waist height. Stand facing the table and bend over so that your palms rest flat on the table's edge. Align your hips over your feet -- legs can be straight or bent slightly -- and lengthen your spine. |
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3) Extended Mountain Pose up on Your Toes
Interlace your hands and extend them up to the sky as you slowly lift your heels off the floor and come up on your toes. Become steady. |
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4) Half Dog Pose
Find a table or chair at waist height. Stand facing the table and bend over so that your palms rest flat on the table's edge. Align your hips over your feet -- legs can be straight or bent slightly -- and lengthen your spine. |
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5) Mountain Pose with Neck Stretch
Stand or seat up straight and gently tilt your head sideways, easing your right ear toward your right shoulder. Repeat to the opposite side. |
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