YOGA FOR THE UPPER BODY - III
Mar 28th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Wellness & Lifestyle ArticlesI continue today with asanas that particularly strengthen and tone the arms, shoulders and upper body. Those of you who have not worked much on this area before may feel a little muscle soreness. This is natural and will go in a few days. Regular practice will strengthen this area.
Caution:
- Those with tennis elbow and wrist and elbow problems should not do these asanas.
- Those with frozen shoulder should take care while doing theses exercises.
- Exercise three should not be done on a hard surface as this can hurt the knee joint.
- Please use a mat. Those suffering from knee pain should use a cushion.
Exercise 1
• Lie on stomach, elbows bent and close to body, hands beside chest, toes tucked in, chin on ground
• Push body up lifting hips, chest, shoulders and chin off ground as shown
• Hold 10-30 seconds, breathing normal
• Come back to start position.
Exercise 2
• Lie on stomach, elbows bent and close to body, hands beside chest, soles facing up, chin on ground
• Keep knees on ground, push upper body up lifting hips, chest, shoulders and chin off the ground
• Hold 10-30 seconds, breathing normal
• Come back to start position.
Exercise 3
• Go down on hands and knees, palms a little ahead of shoulders, body parallel to floor. Cross your feet
• Exhale and push body forward, keeping shoulders and chest off the floor and lifting feet up as shown
• Hold 10-30 seconds, breathing normal
• Come back to start position.
