Yoga

I have now done yoga twice in my life - once on Monday of this week and once on Wednesday of this week. I decided to join a friend of mine at this new place called Twist Yoga by our house, and I think I have found a new favorite exercise. Flexibility is something I have never been good at, but I need to get better, and I hear it is really good for you and can improve your running. So after 2 days of it, here is where I am sore: shoulders, shoulder blades, sides, stomach, hips, buttocks, and triceps. (Josh have I complained about anything else?) If you haven't tried it, whatever age you are, I highly recommend it.

Here are a few stretches you can do at your house and why:

Balance Pose:
Pyramid (promotes stability, stretches hamstrings)
-Stand with your left leg front. Hinge forward from the hips, tilting the pelvis forward and keeping the back straight, knees slightly bent. Interlace your fingers behind your back and stretch them up.

Power Pose:
Lunge with Twist (stretches hips)
-Step your left foot back; lower down so your knee and toes rest on the ground. Put your palms together. Twist and rest your left triceps on your right quad. Look over your shoulder.

Core Pose:
Reverse Table (strengthens abs and back)
-Sit with your knees bent, feet on the floor, hands directly under your shoulders with fingers spread wide. Push up through your hands and feet until your torso and thighs are parallel to the floor.