Strike a Yoga Pose: Half Frog


Updated 04/18/09 11:37 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Yoga Pose of the Week: Half Frog

If you liked the Lying Side Quad Stretch, here's a pose that will stretch the front of your thighs a little more intensely. It will also target your shoulders and upper back. Since the full expression of this pose involves bending both knees and is very challenging, let's start with bending one knee at a time. Sanskrit Name: Ardha Bhekasana English Translation: Half Frog Pose To learn Read more

Beyond the Basics: 5 Helpful Quad Stretches


Updated 02/16/12 12:24 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Stretch the Quads

After a series of outdoor runs this week, I wasn't prepared for how on fire my quads would feel during today's yoga class. Going through the Warrior poses proved difficult, and by the time we moved into a variation of pigeon pose, I was breathing deeper than ever before. It was a good reminder that even though I always stretch after working out, I don't give enough attention to my quads — a Read more