Winter Yoga Poses
As the cold weather creeps in and the days get shorter, it’s natural to start feeling a bit more sluggish. But don’t let the winter blues get you down! There are plenty of ways to fight the winter funk, including getting your yoga on. Yoga is a great way to keep your body and mind healthy and active, even when the weather is less than ideal.
If you’re looking for some winter yoga poses to help you get started, here are a few of our favourites:
1. Downward Dog: This pose is a great way to open up your chest and improve your circulation.
2. Camel Pose: This pose is great for stretching your back and improving your flexibility.
3. Warrior II: This pose is great for strengthening your legs and improving your balance.
4. Half Camel Pose: This pose is a great way to stretch your back and open up your chest.
5. Child’s Pose: This pose is a great way to relax and stretch your back.
6. Extended Triangle Pose: This pose is great for stretching your hips and hamstrings.
7. Seated Forward Bend: This pose is great for stretching your hamstrings and spine.
8. Bridge Pose: This pose is great for strengthening your glutes and hamstrings.
9. Tree Pose: This pose is great for improving your balance and focus.
10. Corpse Pose: This pose is a great way to relax and de-stress after a long day.
So, what are you waiting for? Get your yoga on and fight the winter blues!
Revolved Triangle Yoga Pose
The Revolved Triangle Yoga Pose is a standing yoga pose that challenges your balance and strengthens your core. This pose is also called Parivrtta Trikonasana.
To do the Revolved Triangle Yoga Pose, stand with your feet three to four feet apart and point your toes out to the sides. Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and your left foot in about 45 degrees. Bend your right knee and reach down to touch your right ankle with your right hand. Inhale and reach your left arm up to the sky.
Look up at your left hand and hold for five breaths. To come out of the pose, exhale and release your ankle. Step your left foot back to meet your right foot and stand up. Repeat on the other side.
The Revolved Triangle Yoga Pose is a great pose for improving your balance and core strength. It also stretches your hips, hamstrings, and shoulders. This pose is a great way to start your practice or to end a practice session.
One Person Flexibility Yoga Poses
There are many yoga poses that can be done by one person. These poses can help with flexibility, strength, and balance.
The following are some yoga poses that can be done by one person:
1. Downward Facing Dog
This pose is great for stretching the hamstrings, calves, and back. It also helps to strengthen the arms and shoulders.
To do this pose, start in a kneeling position. Place your hands on the floor in front of you, then tuck your toes and lift your hips up in the air, creating an upside down V shape with your body. Hold this pose for 10-30 seconds, then release and repeat.
2. Child’s Pose
This pose is great for stretching the hips, thighs, and groin. It also helps to calm the mind and relax the body.
To do this pose, start in a kneeling position. Then, fold forward, bringing your forehead to the floor. Extend your arms out in front of you, or rest them on your thighs. Hold this pose for 30-60 seconds, then release and repeat.
3. Bridge Pose
This pose is great for strengthening the glutes and hamstrings. It also helps to open the chest and improve flexibility in the spine.
To do this pose, start by lying on your back on the floor. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Then, press your feet and arms into the floor and lift your hips up in the air, forming a bridge shape. Hold this pose for 10-30 seconds, then release and repeat.
4. Triangle Pose
This pose is great for stretching the hips, groin, and hamstrings. It also helps to open the chest and improve flexibility in the spine.
To do this pose, start by standing with your feet hip-width apart. Turn your left foot out 90 degrees and your right foot in 15 degrees. Extend your arms out to the sides, parallel to the floor. Then, lean to the left, extending your torso and reaching your left arm toward the floor. Hold this pose for 10-30 seconds, then release and repeat.
5. Warrior I Pose
This pose is great for strengthening the legs and glutes. It also helps to open the chest and improve flexibility in the spine.
To do this pose, start by standing with your feet hip-width apart. Turn your left foot out 90 degrees and your right foot in 15 degrees. Extend your arms out to the sides, parallel to the floor. Then, bend your left knee and extend your right arm forward, reaching toward the floor. Hold this pose for 10-30 seconds, then release and repeat.
Sugarcane Yoga Pose
(Parsvottanasana)
Sugarcane pose is a deep and intense pose that stretches the entire body. It is named for the sugarcane plant, which is long and thin and grows to be quite tall. The pose is a challenging one, but it is worth the effort.
To perform sugarcane pose, start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart. Turn your left foot in so that it is parallel with the edge of your mat, and turn your right foot out. Bend your left knee and reach down to grab your left ankle. Bring your left ankle up to your left buttock, and squeeze your left thigh and gluteal muscles to keep your knee in place.
Now reach your right arm up overhead, and bend your right elbow so that your right hand is behind your head. Keep your right shoulder down and your right hip pointed toward the front of your mat.
If you can, reach your left hand up to touch your right hand. If you can’t quite reach, don’t worry – just hold on to your ankle and focus on keeping your spine long and straight.
Stay in the pose for five breaths, then release and switch sides.
Why do we like sugarcane pose?
Sugarcane pose is a great way to stretch the entire body. It is especially beneficial for the hamstrings, calves, and spine. The pose also strengthens the glutes and thighs.
Sugarcane pose is a challenging pose, but it is worth the effort. It can help to improve flexibility and range of motion. The pose also helps to improve balance and focus.
Yoga Poses For Poop
There’s no need to be embarrassed – we’ve all been there. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, constipation strikes. When it does, there’s no need to panic – yoga can help!
The following poses are designed to help stimulate the bowels and encourage healthy elimination. Do them as often as needed until you’re back on track.
Puppy pose:
Start on your hands and knees, with your hands directly beneath your shoulders and your knees directly beneath your hips. Tuck your toes and press your hips up and back, arching your spine. Hold for five breaths.
Cat-Cow pose:
Start on your hands and knees, with your hands directly beneath your shoulders and your knees directly beneath your hips. Inhale as you look up, and exhale as you round your spine and tuck your chin. Hold for five breaths.
Downward-facing dog pose:
Start on your hands and knees, with your hands directly beneath your shoulders and your knees directly beneath your hips. Straighten your legs and press your heels into the ground. Hold for five breaths.
Bridge pose:
Lie on your back with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent. Press your feet into the ground and lift your hips up. Hold for five breaths.
Extended Triangle pose:
Start in a standing position with your feet three to four feet apart. Turn your right toes out and your left toes in, and extend your arms out to the sides. Bend at your waist and reach your right hand to your ankle, your left hand to your thigh, or as far as you can reach. Hold for five breaths.
Warrior II pose:
Start in a standing position with your feet three to four feet apart. Turn your right toes out and your left toes in, and extend your arms out to the sides. Bend your right knee and reach your right arm toward the sky. Hold for five breaths.
Garland pose:
Start in a standing position with your feet three to four feet apart. Turn your right toes out and your left toes in, and extend your arms out to the sides. Bend at your waist and reach your right hand to your ankle, your left hand to your thigh, or as far as you can reach. Hold for five breaths.
These poses are a great way to get your elimination process moving again. If you’re experiencing regular constipation, however, it’s important to consult with a doctor to determine the underlying cause.
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