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Strike a Yoga Pose: Warrior 1
All you runners and skiers out there are going to love Warrior 1. Not only does it strengthen your quads to build your endurance, but it helps to open your tight hips. This pose may seem easy at first, but work on holding it as long as you can to reap the benefits.
5 Stretches: After a Run
We all know how important it is to stretch out our muscles, especially after a run, so here's a series of five stretches I like to do.
Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch - From a Down Dog position (this is a great stretch for your calves too), step your right foot forward between your hands. Lower your left knee onto the ground (make sure it's a padded surface - fold up a towel or use a thin block if you're on bare floor).
Yoga Video: Sun Salutation B
In honor of the summer solstice and the first day of Summer, let's do Sun Salutation B. This video will walk you through the entire sequence once, but I definitely recommend doing it about 5 times. That way you'll give your body a chance to warm up and stretch out.
Strike A Pose: Sun Salutation B
When you take an Ashtanga yoga class, it always begins with the opening chant, then 5 Sun Salutation As in a row, and then 5 Sun Salutation Bs. In other types of yoga, they usually do variations on these sun salutations, so parts of this series may look familiar to you.
Sun Salutation B has just a few more poses than Sun Salutation A.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Warrior 1
The last pose we need to learn for Sun Salutation B is Warrior 1. It is a powerful and grounding pose that strengthens your quads, calves, booty, and the muscles in your feet. Working these muscles together helps to build knee joint stability.
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Split
Not too many people are born being able to do a full split, so after you try these stretches to help open your hamstrings and hips, give this pose a try.
Sanskrit Name: Hanumanasana
English Translation: Monkey Pose
Also Called: Split
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Strike a Pose: Lizard
As someone who runs, bikes, and sits at a desk all day, my hips can always use a little extra love. If you suffer from tight hips and hip flexors, give this relaxing pose a try. Like Pigeon, it's a pose you can spend minutes in and allow gravity to further increase your flexibility.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Warrior 3
If you're looking for a yoga pose that makes you feel strong and centered, then it's time for you to spend a little quality time with Warrior 3. It's one of those poses that looks easy enough, but when you're in it, you'll feel it working every muscle in your body. It's named after Virabhadra, a warrior said to have a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, and a thousand feet; wielding a thousand clubs; and wearing a tiger's skin.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Warrior 2
We could all benefit from stronger quads and more open hips, so let's spend a little time with this basic yet challenging pose called Warrior 2. It will also strengthen your upper body and core because when you're in this pose, you really have to concentrate on elongating your spine and drawing your belly in. This is one of my favorite poses because it makes me feel powerful, grounded, and calm.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Rotated Side Angle With Prayer Hands
So you've mastered Warrior 1 and you're ready for something more difficult. Give this variation of Rotated Side Angle a try. Since your hands are pressed together in prayer position, it really challenges your sense of balance and strengthens your quads.
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