Always inhale and exhale slowly and evenly through the nostrils, using the breath to allow you to move into the poses comfortably. If you take medication for any long-term health condition, please check with your GP before changing your exercise routine. Boat Bridge Triangle Warrior II Downward facing dog Tree Camel Child’s pose
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Triangle
A few yoga poses for you to practise. Always inhale and exhale slowly and evenly through the nostrils, using the breath to allow you to move into the poses comfortably. If you take medication for any long-term health condition, please check with your GP before changing your exercise routine. Come to a wide stance, lengthwaysContinue reading “Triangle”
Downward facing dog
Always inhale and exhale slowly and evenly through the nostrils, using the breath to allow you to move into the poses comfortably. If you take medication for any long-term health condition, please check with your GP before changing your exercise routine. Come to all fours, knees directly below hips and hands about 4in ahead ofContinue reading “Downward facing dog”
Tree
Always inhale and exhale slowly and evenly through the nostrils, using the breath to allow you to move into the poses comfortably. If you take medication for any long-term health condition, please check with your GP before changing your exercise routine Stand tall with long spine, shoulders relaxed, tailbone facing towards heels, parallel feet andContinue reading “Tree”
Warrior II
A few yoga poses for you to practise. Always inhale and exhale slowly and evenly through the nostrils, using the breath to allow you to move into the poses comfortably. If you take medication for any long-term health condition, please check with your GP before changing your exercise routine. Stand with feet wide apart, facingContinue reading “Warrior II”
Boat
Always inhale and exhale slowly and evenly through the nostrils, using the breath to allow you to move into the poses comfortably. If you take medication for any long-term health condition, please check with your GP before changing your exercise routine. Start by sitting on the mat, knees bent, feet on mat and hands onContinue reading “Boat”
Camel
Always inhale and exhale slowly and evenly through the nostrils, using the breath to allow you to move into the poses comfortably. If you take medication for any long-term health condition, please check with your GP before changing your exercise routine Kneel on mat, thighs upright and hands on hips. Tuck your toes under andContinue reading “Camel”
Child’s pose
Always inhale and exhale slowly and evenly through the nostrils, using the breath to allow you to move into the poses comfortably. If you take medication for any long-term health condition, please check with your GP before changing your exercise routine A lovely relaxing pose when you need a rest. Sit in a kneeling position,Continue reading “Child’s pose”
Bridge
Lie on your back, arms by your sides, palms facing down. Bend knees and place feet on the mat, parallel and hip width apart. Inhale, press hands and feet into the mat and on your exhale slowly peel your spine off the mat. Lengthen your tailbone towards your knees and raise your hips towards theContinue reading “Bridge”
Why yoga?
When I turned 50, a lifetime of sloth and inertia behind me, I reckoned it was high time I started doing a bit of exercise before everything seized up. I thought to myself: what do older women do for exercise? I know – yoga! (Though in my neighbourhood I see many more youngies than oldiesContinue reading “Why yoga?”
