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12
YOGA WORKOUT
Kneeling Shoulder Stretch
Getting Into Position:-
Lengthen across the shoulder
blades, tuck the chin under so the spine is straight up the
neck to top of the head.
The Benefit of Kneeling Shoulder Stretch:-
External
rotation of the shoulder for releasing tension and
stretching underarms, sides & back of torso.
Gentle Push Up
Getting Into Position:-
Keep the elbows tucked in towards
the side of the body.
Can be done with feet raised or on the floor.
The benefits of the gentle push up position:-
Strengthens theupper body, triceps, chest, pectoral
muscles and helps create flexibility in the wrists.
Sitting Gluteal Stretch
Getting Into Position:-
Tuck the chin under, relax the neck
and shoulders and allow the weight of the body to take you
into the stretch.
The benefits of sitting Gluteal Stretch:-
Promotes
flexibility in the inner abductors and draws oxygenated
blood to the pelvic area.Massages into the buttocksand
thighs, stimulating the fat cells; working the cellulite.
Sitting Forward Bend
Getting Into Position:-
Hold your feet, Tilt the pelvis forward,
lengthen through the spine
-Take the chest towards the thighscan be done with knees
bent.
The Benefits of sitting Forward Bend:-
Activates the stomach
meridians, and takes oxygenated blood to the pelvic region,
promotes flexibility in the hamstrings, gluteal muscles
