Category: Yoga

How To Do Warrior II to Reverse Bound Warrior

March 30, 2022

INSTRUCTIONS: Begin in triangle stance. Bring arms overhead in prayer position. Open arms into Warrior II. Shift into Reverse Warrior, and then bind. Return into Warrior II and repeat the sequence.

MODIFICATION: If you can’t reach far enough to bind, use a Yoga belt, or stretch strap to connect your hands.

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

How To Do A Seated Forward Fold

February 6, 2022
The Forward Fold Is A Basic Bodyweight Stretch That Requires Little Space And No Equipment

INSTRUCTIONS: Legs together. Bend ankles. Sit tall, arms reaching upward. Bend forward from hips and grab toes. Allow elbows to bend slightly. Hold stretch 30 seconds. To release stretch, begin slowly sitting up while sliding hands upward on legs.

TARGET MUSCLES: The Seated Forward Fold is a basic Yoga pose that stretches posterior thigh (hamstrings), and calves.

MODIFICATIONS: Use a stretch strap, Yoga belt, or thick band around your feet if you can’t reach far enough to grab your toes. Or just hold on around your ankles if you don’t have equipment. Another option is a towel, although this can be clumsy since towels are thick and not long enough.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

How To Do Extended Child’s Pose

January 11, 2022

Extended Child’s Pose stretches the lat muscles of the back, the front of the thighs, front of both feet, backside, and front of the legs. This version of the Child’s Pose is more active than the resting variation, where both arms are at your sides with palms facing up.

The Extended Child’s Pose can be used as an active stretch between poses.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

How To Do A Lunge Hip Opener

January 10, 2022

The Yoga Lunge Hip Opener, stretches the inner hips, back, calf, and sole of back foot. Bring right leg forward and align knee directly over ankle. Curl toes under on back foot. Hold stretch 20-30 seconds. Repeat on left side.

Modification: 1) Drop back knee to mat with knee under hip. 2) Rest both hands or arms on a Yoga block.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

How To Do Bridge Pose

December 5, 2021

Bridge Pose

Yoga Bridge is a bodyweight strengthening exercise that works the gluteals and hamstrings.

Instructions: Lie on your mat with feet hip width, fingers interlaced. Exhale and slowly lift up off the mat. Inhale while moving downward to start position. In the up position, your body forms a straight line from knees to shoulders.

Variations: 1) Place both arms alongside body with palms down. 2) Place both arms alongside your head with palms facing up, elbows straight.

Modification: If you can’t lift as high as shown in the video, lift up until you reach the limit of your strength, and then return to start position. Move slowly throughout the pose.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider