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March 27, 2008
Yoga Tips for Women: Standing Splits
Standing Splits- Stretches the groin, inner thighs, and hamstrings. This is an easy to moderate position.
1. Start with your feet in a wide stance with your toes pointed forward. Your feet should be about arms length apart.
2. Once you have got your feet in the stance bend forward at the hips, keeping your head neck and back in alignment. Relax your neck and place your palms flat on the floor.
3. When holding this pose be sure to keep your core muscles tight. Hold this position for 5 to 8 breaths.
This Yoga tip brought to you by the Dallas Personal Trainers from Lady Trainers To Go.
Posted by Dallas Personal Trainer at 10:20 AM
March 12, 2008
Yoga Tips for Women: Airplane Pose
Airplane Pose- easy to moderate position that strengthens back and stretches hamstrings. This exercise can be used as a warm up.
1. Start in a standing position with feet hip width apart. Legs straight, do not rock back onto your heels. Bend forward at the hips keeping you head neck and back in alignment.
2. Elongate the top half of your body, and extend your arms to the side in an airplane like position. Your arms should be level with your back with your shoulders away from your neck.
3. Hold the pose for 3 to 5 breaths.
This Yoga tip brought to you by the Dallas Personal Trainers from Lady Trainers To Go.
Posted by Dallas Personal Trainer at 2:17 PM
