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Yoga

Strike a Yoga Pose: Wide-Legged Forward Bend E

Updated 01/19/12 1:12 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Yoga Pose of the Week: Wide-Legged Forward Bend E

In Ashtanga yoga, although there are technically four Wide-Legged Forward Bend poses, sometimes I've been to classes where the instructor throws in a fifth — Wide-Legged Forward Bend E. This pose is great for stretching your hips, hamstrings, and inner thighs. Sanskrit Name: Prasarita Padottanasana E English Translation: Feet Spread Intense Stretch Pose E Also Called: Wide-Legged Read more

Stretching

Beyond the Basics: Inner Thigh Stretches

Updated 05/19/11 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Inner Thigh Stretches

After a weekend spent doing Pilates and ballet-inspired workouts, I experienced a type of muscle soreness that was entirely new to me — my inner thighs (aka adductors) were on fire. While I have a series of stretches that I do after every workout, I now realize that none of them really target this often overlooked area. If you've also been neglecting your inner thighs the way I have, here are a Read more