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Needless to say, all those chaturangas really work your upper body. This is why I like to warm up a bit before yoga to lubricate my joints and prime my wrists to take some weight. Here are a few moves I like to do before stepping into my first downward dog:
- Wrist figure eights: Begin with your elbows bent and your hands in front of you, like you were holding a tray. Begin to draw sideways figure eights with your hands allowing your wrists to move. The palms will alternate between being up and down. Reverse the direction of circling after 10 to 12 reps.
- Push a wall: Start with your hands in loose fists just below your shoulders. Spread your finger wide as you push an imaginary wall away from you, feeling the power of your arms from your shoulders to your fingertips. Bring your hands back to starting position and repeat 10 times.
I have two more moves for you, so keep reading.
If you have a move you always do before yoga class, please share in the comments section below.
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My, you have hairy arms.
Just kidding. These are good tips
1I do hot yoga, so I get warm without too much effort. Although, I like to stretch my hamstrings before class to make my first forward bends and downward facing dogs easier. I'll also stretch my shoulders and neck, where I tend to keep a lot of tension if I'm not paying attention.
The shoulder and wrist rolls sound like a good addition! I'll give them a try this weekend!
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