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Strike a Yoga Pose: Pigeon Twist
Yoga keeps me running by restoring length to the overused and shortened muscles in my hips and legs. Hip-opening poses like Pigeon are essential if you run, bike, hike, or sit at a desk regularly – all of which apply to me, by the way. Plus, stretching out tight hips can also relieve lower-back pain.
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Yoga Tips For Expectant Moms
Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced yogini, practicing yoga is a wonderful way to take care of yourself and your growing little one. Not only will you experience peace and relaxation, but so will your babe. Many gentle types of yoga are appropriate and beneficial during pregnancy, but here are some things you should know if you are expecting .
Strike a Yoga Pose: Pigeon Crescent
This variation of the Pigeon pose, takes it to a whole new level. After experimenting with Pigeon Twist, you are going to want to try Pigeon Crescent. The pose feels very majestic and peaceful and really opens up your hips.
Strike a Yoga Pose: One-Legged King Pigeon
If you loved Pigeon Twist and Pigeon Crescent, then you're ready to try One-legged King Pigeon. It's a little bit more challenging than the other two, but feels great in your spine, shoulders, and hips.
Sanskrit Name: Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana
English Translation: One-Legged King Pigeon Pose
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Fit Tip: Stretch Throughout the Day, Not Just After a Workout
If you have an exceptionally tight area in your body, like your hamstrings or shoulders, I give you an A-plus for stretching after your cardio or strength training. Unfortunately a few minutes of stretching once a day is not enough time to really loosen those chronically inflexible areas. It is important to take the time to stretch and lengthen those troubled tight zones at least a few times a day.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Crescent Moon
I love yoga not only because it strengthens and stretches my muscles, but also because of the feelings I get in certain poses. Sometimes I feel bold and grounded, like in Hummingbird, and sometimes I feel calm and content, as in Pigeon Twist. Then there are poses, like Crescent Moon, that make me feel beautiful and energized.
6 of My Favorite Yoga Poses of 2008
I'm a big fan of yoga and every week, I bring you a new yoga pose to try. If one of your New Year's resolutions is to try this centering, calming, and toning form of exercise, here are six of my favorite poses you can try. Some are easy and relaxing, while others are challenging and require strength and balance.
Work It Girl: Standing Pigeon
Here's another stretch you can do at your desk that opens and stretches your hips a little bit deeper than Seated Pigeon. Just push your chair back a little before you do it. This might be a stretch better suited for all you who work and/or study at home, but it is such a great hip opener I had to share it with you.
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