|
 |
 |
pose of the month for august
EAGLE POSE
Step by Step
Begin is a Standing position. Bend your knees slightly, lift your left foot up and, balancing on your right foot, cross your left thigh over the front of the little finger of the left. Now press the palms together (as much as is possible for you), lift your elbows up, and stretch the fingers toward the ceiling.
Stay for 15 to 30 seconds, then unwind the legs and arms. Switch sides.
Focus Points:
* Ankles
* Calves
* Thighs
* Hips
* Shoulders
Benefits:
* Strengthens and stretches the ankles and calves
* Stretches the thighs, hips, shoulders, and upper back
* Improves concentration
* Improves sense of balance
Beginner's Tip:
Beginners often find it difficult to wrap the arms around until the palms touch. Stretch your arms straight forward, parallel to the floor, while holding onto the ends of a strap. Follow the rest of the instructions stated in step 2 above and keep the strap taut between your hands.
Beginners also find it difficult to hook the raised-leg foot behind the standing-leg calf, and then balance on the standing foot. As a short-term option cross the legs but, instead of hooking the raised foot and calf, press the big toe of the raised-leg foot against the floor to help maintain your balance.
kfowler@go2yas.com.
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
