MIDLIFE YOGA CLASS--Go At Your Own Pace
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Baby Cobra
Lying face down, with your hands under your shoulders, but not touching the mat,
gently lift your head and shoulders
as far as you can without stress. Look at the end of your mat, to avoid straining your neck.
Hold this position while you breathe deeply for a few breaths. See if
you can feel the movement of your breath against the floor.
Cobra (shown)
Start by doing a Baby Cobra, then put your hands on the mat and push up further.
(If you have wrist issues, use your forearms.)
Continue to look at your mat. Keep your shoulders
down, away from your ears. Keep breathing! This is a diaphragm-stretching
exercise. As you inhale, feel the expansion of your torso against the floor.
Deep breathing here is far more important than how high you bend. | | Next |
Please be careful. Let your body be the boss of your yoga.
A good stretch should feel good--avoid anything that causes
sharp pain.
When you feel comfortable in a pose, push yourself
a bit until you feel challenged.
These lessons are free. Use them cautiously and at your own risk.
You can do these yoga/pilates poses in any order you want, or just click on the "Next" link (above) to get the recommended sequence.
© copyright Pam Portugal Walatka, 2021 with Nancy Portugal Jamello.
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