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
5. Bridge Pose (back bend)
Stretches: Chest and thighs; extends spine
- Lie on floor with knees bent and directly over heels.
- Place arms at sides, palms down. Exhale, then press feet into floor as you lift hips.
- Clasp hands under lower back and press arms down, lifting hips until thighs are parallel to floor, bringing chest toward chin. Hold for 1 minute.
Make it easier: Place a stack of pillows underneath your tailbone.
