www.yogabodynaturals.com — I teach people how to double their flexibility using Gravity Poses & nutritional supplements to support limberness. Click on the link above to join my free, 7-day email course. SIDE BENDING Stand with legs apart and arms stretched wide apart and palm facing downwards. Bend towards one side with the hand on that side touching the foot on the same side and the hand on the opposite side curled over your head and pointing in the same direction as the other hand. Feel the stretch on the waist and hold the position for a few seconds. Repeat for other side. Repeat 8-10 times. This also increases the flexibility of the body. COBRA POSE Lie flat on your stomach with hands beside your chest, legs straight. Slowly raise the upper part of your body with your face towards ceiling. Try to maintain an angle of 70 degrees between the ground and the upper part of the body. Hold this position for a few seconds. Feel the stretch at your abdomen and the lower back. Concentrate on your breathing. Draw your breath in as you stretch and exhale as you come down. Slowly go back to the starting position. Repeat 3-4 times. After a few days, try to hold the stretch for as longer times. This is a yoga pose and is known to relieve back pain and work on the tummy. http CALF STRETCH Stand on a step on the front half part of your feet. Raise yourself and try to shift the weight completely on the toes. Feel the stretch on the calves. Slowly lower yourself and go slightly below …

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www.yogabodynaturals.com — I teach people how to double their flexibility using Gravity Poses & nutritional supplements to support limberness. Click on the link above to join my free, 7-day email course. Flexibility is generally defined as the range of motion of the joints. It is the ability to bend and stretch easily without too much effort. Flexibility depends upon various factors like the state of the joints, muscles, length and looseness of muscles, shape of bones, age etc. Some medical conditions like arthritis can affect flexibility. This flexibility can be attained by effective exercise and also through yoga. Stretching is generally done to increase flexibility. Flexibility can be best gained by performing stretching exercises which may include exercises of back, neck, shoulder, wrist, legs etc. If exercise is done in a proper way it is observed that a person with a rigid body before starting exercise will have gained flexibility of almost every part of his body with regular practice of exercise. Backbending Tips www.yogabodynaturals.com Some benefits of flexibility can be as follows: – Flexibility allows the body to move freely without much effort for activities like bending, stretching, dancing etc – Flexibility exercises help to reduce muscle soreness, tension and muscle tear if done with properly – Flexibility exercises also help reduce the chances of injuries – Flexibility exercise helps improve the join function – Decreased recovery time It is said that …

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Learn how to do a Tree Pose in this free online video on yoga exercises for beginners.

Expert: Samantha Raphael
Bio: Samantha Raphael, R.Y.T. is certified through the Lotus Yoga Teacher’s Association, a Himalayan Institute affiliate and registered with the International Yoga Alliance.
Filmmaker: Samantha Raphael

Duration : 0:1:55

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There is always a deeper or safer place to go in any yoga practice so there is something for yogis of every level in this Hatha Yoga class with Diane Jacobs. This class is great for beginners but more experienced yogis are encouraged to go deeper into the poses to make is a more challenging flow.

With a calming sequence of backbends, heart opening postures and twists you will tone your nervous system and massage your internal organs. The opening postures will reduce the symptoms of PMS. Enjoy a special relaxation at the end as you are guided by Diane’s warm voice, deeping your experience of Savasana and leaving you feeling refreshed and open. This class will still be slightly challenging because of it’s duration. Duration: 55 minutes

Benefits: opens heart chakra, lengthens the spine, increases lung capacity, reduces anxiety and PMS, tones the nervous system, improves digestion, increases body awareness

Contraindictations: if you have any acute shoulder pain or lower back pain, be sure your spine and shoulders are safe at all times; always modify the poses so that you are comfortable

Teacher: Diane Jacobs

Poses in this Class:

Seated Twist
Side Stretch
Cross Legged Forward Bend
Cobblers Pose
Lateral Inclined Plane
Plank
Butterfly Pose
Downward Dog
Cobra
Crocodile
Cat Cow
(Angry Cat)
Child’s Pose
Hero Pose
Lunge Pose
Triangle Pose
Wide Legged Forward Bend
Wide Legged Windmill
Sun God Pose
Standing Side Stretch
Forward Bend
Prayer Squat
Half Moon Variation
Dolphin Pose
Seated Twist
Bridge Pose
Head to Knees
Two Knees Twist
Tree Pose
Mountain Pose
Corpse Pose

Duration : 0:55:28

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Pilates is a standard exercise routine while yoga focuses on exercise as well as and spiritual meditation. Find out more about the differences between yoga and Pilates with expert tips from a fitness instructor in this free workout video.

Expert: Ashley Ludman
Contact: www.yogash.wordpress.com
Bio: Ashley Ludman is co-owner and director of Seaside Yoga. She supports students of all levels and abilities through individual teaching.
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Duration : 0:1:33

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Learn how to do the Camel Ride in this free how-to video clip lesson on Kundalini Yoga and Yogic Meditation training.

Expert: Leta Koontz
Contact: www.schoolhouseyoga.com
Bio: Leta Koontz has been studying yoga since 1998. She is certified to teach yoga through the Himalayan Institute and is the principal of Schoolhouse Yoga.
Filmmaker: Danniel Fishler

Duration : 0:2:37

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Learn how to do the Forward Fold Pose in this free online video on yoga exercises for beginners.

Expert: Samantha Raphael
Bio: Samantha Raphael, R.Y.T. is certified through the Lotus Yoga Teacher’s Association, a Himalayan Institute affiliate and registered with the International Yoga Alliance.
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Duration : 0:1:52

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Learn the kundalini yoga wide leg stretch and the benefits of the wide leg stretch in this free how-to video on kundalini yoga and meditation training.

Expert: Leta Koontz
Contact: www.schoolhouseyoga.com
Bio: Leta Koontz has been studying yoga since 1998. She is certified to teach yoga through the Himalayan Institute and is the principal of Schoolhouse Yoga.
Filmmaker: Danniel Fishler

Duration : 0:3:0

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The yoga child pose is a great beginning yoga pose for newcomers to yoga exercises. Learn the child pose in this free yoga video.

Expert: Carole Childers
Bio: Carole Childers has been a physical fitness trainer for more than 23 years. She is experienced in yoga, Pilates, sports conditioning, core strength training and nutrition.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Duration : 0:2:3

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