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1)
Triangle Pose
Start with your feet apart, your right foot to the
right and the left foot to the front. Open your arms
wide and lift the chest as you inhale Exhale and reach out through the
right arm. Inhale and lengthen the left arm towards the ceiling and relax
your shoulder blades down the back. Relax and breathe. As the muscles
lengthen you’ll stretch further.
2)
Warrior Pose
Wider
your feet, right foot to the right. Turn the other foot so the heel
presses away to the left. Exhale, bend your right knee until it’s over
the ankle. Pull back through the right knee, open through the left hip.
3)
Sun Warrior Pose
From
warrior pose, inhale and float backwards until your left hand is resting
on the back leg and the right arm is extending towards the sky. Look up to
the hand. Pressing down into the front heel.
4)
Forward Fold Pose
This is a fab stretch for your hamstrings and lower back. Stand with feet
forward. Exhale, fold your body to the front. Hold each elbow, relax your
head and neck. Breathe normally.
5)
Plank Position
Set
up on the floor and raise yourself onto your toes and your elbows. Inhale
and lift through the shoulder blades and abs. Keep your hips inline with
your body.
6)
Side Plank Position
From plank, rotate your body to the right side and as you inhale unfold
your right arm. Drop your bottom knee onto the floor if you need a little
support. Fold yourself over as you exhale. Inhale and return to the top.
Complete 8 reps then repeat for the other side.
7)
Back Extensions
This
is an excellent exercise to strengthen your lower back. Lie prone on the
floor and place your hands on your shoulders. As you inhale lift up your
chest from the floor and keep your eyes forward. Exhale and return to the
start position. Your toes and legs stay in touch with floor.
8)
Half Cradle Position
Lie face down with your feet width apart. Inhale and bend the right knee,
reach back with your right hand and take a hold of your ankle. Exhale and
extend the left arm straight out in front. Inhale and lift the chest and
bring the right foot up to the ceiling. Breathe normally. Repeat to the
other side. Complete 6 times on each side.
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