Plus, sphinx is a “nice introductory pose” to lumbar extension because it only moves you through part of your range of motion ...

As the term suggests, flamingo pose is the spitting picture of the bird where one stands on one leg while balancing the other leg. The longer one can hold the balance, the better you perfect the pose.

But if you've ever challenged yourself to stay in that static hold for more than a few seconds, you know there's nothing easy ...

Because it’s a static stretch (meaning, you hold it rather ... your outstretched leg roll to the side, according to Grundy. “Keep your hips facing forward while in this pose to maximize ...

To reduce the intensity of the pose, practise one leg at a time and hold the stance for at least a minute. Lie on your back with your legs drawn in toward your chest. As you stretch your hands ...

Half split stretch: While kneeling, extend one leg straight in front of you. Place your hands on the floor on either side.

You can really fire up the practice by doing the core poses. Take a hold of your feet. Bring your nose to your knee. Move into a twist on the other side. Cross your left leg over. Just drop the ...

Tree pose 1. Start in a standing position with your hands on your hips. 2. Lift one leg and bend the knee to the side. 3. Place that foot against the inside shin of your straight leg. 4.

This pose is said to relieve headaches ... Move into the ankles, a couple of circles. Take a hold of the right leg, bending the knee, and just rocking the leg. Rock the baby.

Hold the pose for two breaths ... Press into the strap to slowly extend your leg toward the ceiling. You should feel a stretch in the back of your leg, without straining. You can keep your ...