High Lunge

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Guided Yoga: High Lunge and Supported Shoulder Stand Poses

Reading Time: 2 minutes A high lunge is considered a dynamic pose whereas a low lunge is a beginner’s pose where the knee rests on the floor behind.

Shoulderstand is entered from a supine position with the knees bent. The shoulders may be supported on folded blankets, and the upper arms may be held in with a belt just above the elbows.

Spinal Twist

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Guided Yoga: Spinal Twist and Cat-Cow Poses

Reading Time: 2 minutes Cat-Cow is a gentle flow between two poses that warms the body and brings flexibility to the spine.

Seated Spinal Twist is a restorative yoga pose that promotes good digestion and encourages spinal mobility. Twisting postures help tone the belly, massage internal organs, and can help relieve lower back pain. Often performed towards the end of a sequence, this pose is simultaneously relaxing and invigorating.

Garland Pose

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Guided Yoga: Garland and Mountain Yoga Poses

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hip flexibility is a common issue for many people today. Sitting for long periods can shorten and tighten the inner thighs, groin, and hip flexors — which can cause poor posture and back pain. Garland Pose is a hip-opening yoga posture that helps to lengthen and open the hips, creating more mobility for all of your daily activities.

The foundation of all standing poses, Mountain Pose makes a great starting position, resting pose, or tool to improve posture.

Supine Hamstring Stretch

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Guided Yoga: Supine Hamstring Stretch and Two Knee Twist Poses

Reading Time: 2 minutes The supine hamstring stretch, or towel hamstring stretch, is an easy-on-the-back addition to a sciatica relief exercise regimen.

The two-knee spinal twist pose is a restorative posture that encourages mobility and movement throughout the spine and entire back while improving digestion and stimulating self-esteem and confidence.

Legs Up the Wall Pose

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Guided Yoga: Legs up the wall and Eagle Poses

Reading Time: 3 minutes Legs Up the Wall Pose (or Viparita Karani) is a restorative yoga posture that allows the mind and the body to relax, relieving stress and tension.

The Eagle’s agility and sharpness of mind and the balancing of the wind by both wings in action are all mimicked by this unique pose.

Long Deep Breathing

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Guided Yoga: Long Deep Breathing

Reading Time: 2 minutes Long deep breathing is one of the most common ways to breathe. This type of breathing is done by using the full capacity of the lungs in both the inhalation and the exhalation. This is done slowly without rushing the breath. Normally, long deep breathing is done through the nose because it aids in breath control. However, it can be performed through the mouth as well.