Former yoga teacher in Wellington New Zealand
I’ve featured this pose before but thought I would show this one with the optional twist. Prasarita paddotanasana (wide legged forward bend). Good for hips, hamstring and groin stretch and when you add in the twist – great for spine
I do a lot of tramping with Tony Gazley who always carries his camera. These days, every time we get to a scenic spot – we both think yoga pose! The first one that always comes to mind is tree
Warrior 2, or virabhadrasana 2, is one of the most common poses and you’ll find it in just about every class more than once. It’s excellent for both strengthening and stretching the legs, as well the upper body and arms.
Spinal twists can help relieve back pain and sometimes help even out muscle tension in the back – here are a couple of variations that might be familiar. Sit down on the floor with both legs extended in front of
Every class always has a few sun salutations which combine several yoga poses. Cobra, or bhujangasana, is one of those poses that we often flow through quickly. But it’s quite a useful pose for stretching the front of the body
Balance isn’t just important for trampers – it’s essential for us all. Working on your balance uses the muscles around your joints helping them to gain strength and ultimately protect your joints. I recently went tramping in the Tararuas just beyond
Bending over can be quite hard if your hamstrings (the backs of your thighs) are tight. You’ll regularly hear me suggest that you bend your knees in all types of postures when we bend or fold forward, so that you
Last week, I talked about viparita karani or legs up the wall as a great recovery pose. There are a lot of variations you can do while resting in this pose that offer a stretch. This particular variation offers an
Viparita Karani, or legs up the wall, is an excellent pose for recovery whether it’s the end of a run or the end of a stressful week. One of the key benefits is that it redirects the blood flood and helps stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest response).
Our feet and toes are essential for moving, but we often don’t notice them until something hurts. Here’s a few simple movements that can give your feet a much needed stretch: Kneel down and tuck your toes under, then