MBH Does Tips
My favourite stretch and tip of the moment:
Spend a few minutes a day in child’s pose.
It is so comfortable and does so much!
- Stretches your shoulders, hips, and legs.
- Restores circulation after doing difficult movements.
- It relaxes the brain.
- It aids digestion. Sitting in this pose helps with toilet issues.
Best stretch ever!
Traditional Pose. Lie on your back, feet spread about 18 inches apart, hands about 6 inches from your sides, palms up. Ease yourself into the pose, making sure your body is symmetrical. Let your thighs, knees and toes turn outward. Invite your eyes to sink deep into their sockets, and focus on your breathing—both the sound of the breath and how it feels flowing through you.
Plus-Size Modification. From the start position, bend your knees and bring the feet closer to the buttocks to take pressure off the lower back. Knees can be touching or close, with feet a little apart, pigeon-toed style, to add back support. The focus is on softening and relaxing the belly.
I love child’s pose for evening yoga, because it really helps with the shoulder tension I experience from sitting in children’s-sized chairs all day at work. A little ironic, perhaps. -Cara
(Source: moi--buthealthier)
