Try It Now: Yoga
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- Why You'll Love Yoga
- 1. Warrior II (standing pose)
- 2. Tree (balancing pose)
- 3. Downward Dog (partial inversion)
- 4. Wide-Legged Forward Fold (forward bend)
- 5. Bridge Pose (back bend)
- 6. Seated Spinal Twist (twist)
- Find Your Yoga Style
4. Wide-Legged Forward Fold (forward bend)
Strengthens: Thighs; stretches hamstrings and calves
- a. Stand with feet 3 feet apart, hands on hips.
- Inhale, then exhale and hinge forward from hips until chest is parallel to floor, hands on floor directly under shoulders.
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- b. Exhale, then bend elbows and deepen stretch by lowering head toward floor, palms pressing down and upper arms parallel to the floor. Hold for 1 minute.
Make it easier: Support your head on a yoga block.
Tip: Keep your jaw soft and your shoulders pressed away from your ears, even when you're working hard in a pose. When you're relaxed, your muscles will release, which increases flexibility.
