Bow Pose
What it does:
- Opens the hip flexors.
- Opens the quads.
- Opens the anterior spine.
- Stretches the chest.
Hold for 10 breathes--don't grip and release slowly.
More: Pose of the Month: Bow Pose
Hero's Pose: Toes Tucked
What it does:
- Helps elongate the Achilles tendon.
- Stretches the bottom of the foot, toes and calves.
You may experience a little discomfort at first, but keep at it. Hold this pose for two minutes.
If you have time, do the same pose, but toes untucked. This will help open the shin and top of the ankle.
More: Pose of the Month: Hero Pose
Heavy Legs
What it does:
- Re-energizes sluggish, heavy legs. Lightening the legs will help you pick up your pace.
- Stretches the hamstrings.
Hold for five minutes.
More: Pose of the Month: Heavy Legs on the Wall
Always consult your physician before embarking on a new training plan.
Find a yoga class online.
- 2
- of
- 2
About the Author
Gwen Lawrence has been a practicing fitness professional since 1990. Her current practice includes private yoga training, class instruction and her sport-specific Power Yoga for Sports training program www.poweryogaforsports.com. Gwen is the yoga instructor for several New York Yankees baseball players, team yoga instructor for the New York Giants, New York Knicks, New York Red Bulls, and the Pace University baseball team; as well as many youth teams in a variety of sports. She is also the official spokesperson for AFRIN PureSea.
Get ACTIVE on the Go
Couch to 5K®
The best way to get new runners off the couch and across the finish line of their first 5K.
Available for iOS | Android
Discuss This Article