You can't get through a yoga class without doing a Standing Forward Bend. This is the second pose in Sun Salutation A, a series of poses you do at the beginning of class to warm up.
- Begin in Mountain pose at the front of your mat. After you create your intention, center your mind, and concentrate on your breath, inhale and reach your arms straight above you. If it's comfortable for your neck, gaze up towards your thumbs, keeping your tail bone tucked under (this will protect your lower back from straining).
- As you exhale, draw your navel towards your spine and dive out, keeping your back straight and strong.
- When you end your exhale, you fold completely in half into a standing forward bend. The most important thing is to keep lengthening through the spine. Tuck your chin in towards your chest and relax your shoulders and as you work on straightening through your legs, try to shift your weight forward into your toes. If it feels right, place your hands on the ground, fingertips lining up with the toes.
This pose is great for stretching out the hamstrings, the lower back, and the back of the neck. During Sun Salutation A, you only stay in this pose for 1 exhale. So before class, I love to do this pose and hang out in it for a while, to warm up for the warm up.
Bottega Veneta
Tomster
Orlando Orlandini
I am going to workout now and this looks perfect for stretching warm up! Thanks!
1And where at you logic?
2Post New Comment
Please share your opinion with our community, but make sure it is on topic and follows our Community Rules. We moderate comments and prohibit personal attacks, threats, spam, lewd images, or the promotion of your personal website.