Yoga

Yoga is a great way to relieve stress, it is also great for strengthing your core and is just all around good for you! Here are some poses for you to try!

Downward Dog: Beginner

•Start on all fours with hands directly under shoulders, knees under hips.
•Walk hands a few inches forward and spread fingers wide, pressing palms into mat.
•Curl toes under and slowly press hips toward ceiling, bringing your body into an inverted V, pressing shoulders away from ears. Feet should be hip-width apart, knees slightly bent.
•Hold for 3 full breaths.

The Crow: Beginner
Get into downward dog position (palms pressed into mat, feet hip-width apart) and walk feet forward until knees touch your arms.

Bend your elbows, lift heels off floor, and rest knees against the outside of your upper arms. Keep toes on floor, abs engaged and legs pressed against arms. Hold for 5 to 10 breaths.

The Lunge: Beginner

•Start in downward dog position. Step your right leg forward to the inside of your right hand.
•Drop your left knee to the floor and lift your chest up. Keeping your right knee in line with your ankle and your back straight, place hands on your knee. Hold for 10 breaths.
•Return to downward dog; switch legs and repeat

I do yoga on my Wii Fit and I love it, I really enjoy the relief and peace it brings me :)

Valinda