Good energy
If two months of lockdown are starting to take their toll, you’re not alone. After the stress and chaos of the last few weeks, it’s understandable that you may start to feel sluggish or lacking in motivation.
We’ve enlisted Amanda Bucher, Clare’s yoga instructor, to share five easy yoga poses that you can do between home-schooling and your next work call to help invigorate and boost energy.
"This week we are looking at breathing and poses to energise and increase our vitality. As always, I recommend practising yoga on an empty stomach and to seek advice beforehand if you have any injuries/ medical conditions."
1. Pranayama Breathing Sit cross-legged or on your heels, spine vertical, with hands resting on your thighs. Relax the tummy whilst you contract the abdominal muscles and breathe out vigorously through the nostrils. It takes some practise, but this is so beneficial first thing in the morning in the fresh air.
2. Warrior 1 Pose This standing pose will strengthen all the leg muscles and open up the hips and chest to develop concentration, balance and improve circulation.
3. Warrior 2 PoseA powerful stretch for the legs, this pose will strengthen your gluteus medius and quadricep muscles, increase stamina and is a deep hip opener.
4. Warrior 3 Pose Transition from Warrior 1 to Warrior 3: it’s an excellent exercise to strengthen your shoulders, back muscles, legs and abdominals.
5. Relaxation pose Relaxation at the end of your yoga session will rejuvenate you mentally and physically - to me, that’s the most important part!
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