How to do Warrior 3 – Virabhadrasana

How to do Warrior 3 – Virabhadrasana

Benefits

* Strengthens & stretches the legs & ankles
* Stretches the groins, chest, lungs & shoulders
* Stimulates abdominal organs
* Increases stamina
* Relieves backaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, flat feet, infertility
* Relieves osteoporosis & sciatica

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How to do EXTENDED HAND TO BIG TOE – Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

How to do EXTENDED HAND TO BIG TOE – Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

Benefits:

  • Strengthens the legs & ankles
  • Stretches the backs of the legs
  • Improves sense of balance

Precautions

  • Ankle or low back injuries

Modifications

  • If your hamstrings are tight, hold a strap looped around the left sole.

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YOGA LUNGES for strong LEGS – Video Tutorial

YOGA LUNGES for strong LEGS – Video Tutorial

Yoga lunges – one of the postures we practice in our Mid Wales Yoga classes in Llandrindod Wells, Brecon & Powys.

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Wide Legged Forward Bend Video Tutorial

Wide Legged Forward Bend Video Tutorial

Watch this video for a demonstration of “How To Do the Wide Legged Forward Bend” – one of the yoga postures we do in our Mid Wales Yoga classes in powys.

To complete the task, you will need:

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for stretching and moving
  • A calm place where you won’t be distracted or disturbed
  • A yoga mat

Get started with the first step: Stand at the front of your mat with your feet hip-width apart and your weight evenly distributed between them, your spine erect, and your arms at your sides.

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Standing Forward Bend – Video Tutorial

Standing Forward Bend – Video Tutorial

Benefits

  • Strengthens and stretches the inner and back legs and the spine
  • Tones the abdominal organs
  • Calms the brain
  • Relieves mild backache

Teacher’s Tip

Most beginning students aren’t able to easily touch the crown of their head to the floor in this posture.  Support your head on a folded blanket.   Standing Forward Bend can also be used as a resting position between the standing poses.

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Mountain Pose Video Tutorial

Mountain Pose Video Tutorial

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