For everyone maintaining a disciplined lifestyle and rigorous workout routines, this period of social isolation may have been the hardest to cope with because your regular running, jogging, yoga, pilates, and gym sessions are out of bounds now. For the lazy lot that has put off physical activity for the longest time with the only plausible excuse of ‘no free time’ now have no excuse to fall back on.So if you’re practicing quarantine and feel the need work out at home, here are 17 easy Yoga poses to practice everyday for a complete, full-body workout:1. Ardhakati ChakrasanaThis warm-up exercise is to loosen up the side muscles of the body and increase flexibility. All we need to do is raise one hand above our head and bend to one side and then repeat the same towards the other side. 2. Ardhachakrasana The back always tends to get stiff when we’re sitting in one position for too long. This backward bending exercise with both hands resting on the waist and head pulled backwards helps release stress from the back muscles.3. Padahastasana When you bend your back backwards, it’s important to do it both ways to avoid injuries. So the forward bending exercise with the palms touching the ground is a good way to maintain the back’s equilibrium. 4. Trikonasana Another full-body stretching exercise, we set our legs wide apart and touch the ground on both sides while the other arm is stretched up to the sky. Repeat on the other side. You can also raise your other arm and touch your ear with it for higher impact.5. Parabartikonasana A very effective way to stretch, this yogasana helps you twist your upper body, arms, as well as stretch your legs in the best way possible. 6. SuryanamaskarStep 1: PranamasanaStand on the edge of the mat and start the 12-step sun salutation by a pranama pose. Breathe in and out after which you join your hands together in a namaskar as you stand straight with your face looking forward.Step 2: HastauttanasanaBreathe in and slowly pull the namaskar up above your head, release our palms, and pull your arms towards the back of your head and you move your body backwards. The position of your legs remain stationary. Step 3: HastapadasanaHere you breathe out slowly and mindfully pull your hands from behind your head and bring it all the way back to your front and then bend frontwards to touch the ground while your legs and knees remain straight.Step 4: Ashwa SanchalanasanaBreathe in and push your right leg backwards and bend your left leg as you rest both your left and right palm on either side of your bent knee. Step 5: DandasanaBeathe in and take your bent left leg back and straighten your core as you stay still like a stick.Step 6: ShasankasanaBent your knees and move your hip backwards resting your forehead on the ground. The chin and chest should be pressed downwards as you exhale.Step 7: Ashtanga NamaskaraBring both your knees to the floor and exhale, point your hips upwards, slide your body forward while resting your chest and chin on the floor. Step 8: BhujangasanaSlide forward and raise the chest up with your head pointing backwards and both arms remain straight as you transform into a Cobra. You may keep your elbows bent if flexibility is an issue.Step 9: Adho Mukha SvanasanaBreathe out, lift your hips and the tailbone to create an inverted ‘V’ pose with your back, also popularly known as the downward facing dog pose.Step 10: Ashwa SanchalanasanaBreathe in and bring the right foot forward (or the left, depending on whichever foot you had put forward the first time) and place it in between the two hands. Keep the left leg straight on the floor and look ahead.Step 11: HastapadasanaBreathe out and bring the left foot forward and bent forward as you stretch your whole back. You can either keep the palms on the floor or touch the tip of your fingers and the feet.Step 12Repeat step #2 and #1 in order as mentioned.
While headstand is a beneficial posture in yoga, it can be harmful if you're not careful. These alignment tips will help you avoid the dangers of headstand.
Looking for new ways to exercise in these rushed days can be quite a challenge, and stair climbing may just be one of the most underrated forms of exercise. Stair climbing as a form of exercise can even compete with running. Read on to find out more about how it can benefit you, why it is better than running and more.
For everyone maintaining a disciplined lifestyle and rigorous workout routines, this period of social isolation may have been the hardest to cope with because your regular running, jogging, yoga, pilates, and gym sessions are out of bounds now. For the lazy lot that has put off physical activity for the longest time with the only plausible excuse of ‘no free time’ now have no excuse to fall back on.So if you’re practicing quarantine and feel the need work out at home, here are 17 easy Yoga poses to practice everyday for a complete, full-body workout:1. Ardhakati ChakrasanaThis warm-up exercise is to loosen up the side muscles of the body and increase flexibility. All we need to do is raise one hand above our head and bend to one side and then repeat the same towards the other side. 2. Ardhachakrasana The back always tends to get stiff when we’re sitting in one position for too long. This backward bending exercise with both hands resting on the waist and head pulled backwards helps release stress from the back muscles.3. Padahastasana When you bend your back backwards, it’s important to do it both ways to avoid injuries. So the forward bending exercise with the palms touching the ground is a good way to maintain the back’s equilibrium. 4. Trikonasana Another full-body stretching exercise, we set our legs wide apart and touch the ground on both sides while the other arm is stretched up to the sky. Repeat on the other side. You can also raise your other arm and touch your ear with it for higher impact.5. Parabartikonasana A very effective way to stretch, this yogasana helps you twist your upper body, arms, as well as stretch your legs in the best way possible. 6. SuryanamaskarStep 1: PranamasanaStand on the edge of the mat and start the 12-step sun salutation by a pranama pose. Breathe in and out after which you join your hands together in a namaskar as you stand straight with your face looking forward.Step 2: HastauttanasanaBreathe in and slowly pull the namaskar up above your head, release our palms, and pull your arms towards the back of your head and you move your body backwards. The position of your legs remain stationary. Step 3: HastapadasanaHere you breathe out slowly and mindfully pull your hands from behind your head and bring it all the way back to your front and then bend frontwards to touch the ground while your legs and knees remain straight.Step 4: Ashwa SanchalanasanaBreathe in and push your right leg backwards and bend your left leg as you rest both your left and right palm on either side of your bent knee. Step 5: DandasanaBeathe in and take your bent left leg back and straighten your core as you stay still like a stick.Step 6: ShasankasanaBent your knees and move your hip backwards resting your forehead on the ground. The chin and chest should be pressed downwards as you exhale.Step 7: Ashtanga NamaskaraBring both your knees to the floor and exhale, point your hips upwards, slide your body forward while resting your chest and chin on the floor. Step 8: BhujangasanaSlide forward and raise the chest up with your head pointing backwards and both arms remain straight as you transform into a Cobra. You may keep your elbows bent if flexibility is an issue.Step 9: Adho Mukha SvanasanaBreathe out, lift your hips and the tailbone to create an inverted ‘V’ pose with your back, also popularly known as the downward facing dog pose.Step 10: Ashwa SanchalanasanaBreathe in and bring the right foot forward (or the left, depending on whichever foot you had put forward the first time) and place it in between the two hands. Keep the left leg straight on the floor and look ahead.Step 11: HastapadasanaBreathe out and bring the left foot forward and bent forward as you stretch your whole back. You can either keep the palms on the floor or touch the tip of your fingers and the feet.Step 12Repeat step #2 and #1 in order as mentioned.
Today I'm sharing a quick, calorie-burning butt workout for women that want a perky booty. I do these butt exercises regularly because I build muscle quickly in my legs when I work out. But I don't want to build my legs... I only want to build and lift my butt. That's why this is my favorite go-to butt workout! The butt exercises in this routine help maximize calorie burn, lift, and build the glutes... all without bulking the legs. If you want to boost your buns this routine is for you! I know so many women also want a fun,
No equipment needed! Unleash your inner dancer with this full-body ballet-inspired workout circuit! Today's workout is a ballet-inspired circuit workout that requires NO equipment and can be done at home. This will take you back
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Side Lunge Pose, also known as Skandasana, strengthens your lower body while stretches your hamstrings, calves, and groins. The pose also promote the balance and stability.
There are many benefits to having strong glutes. You’ll have a toned and perky booty in no time with these 10 butt workouts.
Two professional dancers share their tips on achieving a long, lean dancer physique. Inside, moves that will sculpt your figure and improve posture.
This mat butt workout targets the glutes with isolating exercises. Squats and lunges are great for shaping your butt, but they’ll also grow your thighs.
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Many athletes see yoga as a way to stretch and increase mobility, but yoga can also be a challenging, full-body workout.
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The pirouette is one of the most classic moves in dance. By learning the proper positioning and form to execute a turn, beginners and dancers can learn how to perform a pirouette like a trained dancer. Wear the appropriate footwear.
