Here’s is a 25 minute session that is suitable for all levels. Great for people looking to incorporate yoga into their fitness routines and aren’t exactly sure where to start. This will challenge you endurance-wise, but is easy technique-wise. Enjoy!
POTW is corpse pose, also known as savasana. Intro: Restorative pose. This is typically done at the end of a yoga session. Some forms of yoga, like Bikram, incorporate savasana into the second half of their series. Most, however, just wait until the end. Technique: Lie down on your back. Let your arms rest along your side, palms facing up.
Pigeon is a great restorative pose for the hips and glutes. The deepest stretch is felt in the gluteus maximus. It can be a very difficult pose at first if you don’t have the flexibility in the hips or if you’re unfamiliar with the pose, but it is an extremely useful restorative pose. Learn how to correctly get into pigeon
Intro: POTW is Eagle. Eagle is a notoriously difficult pose for men because of their larger frames. People with larger legs and larger shoulders have a lot of difficulty because of the wrapping motion required of eagle pose. When done properly, eagle is a great pose for opening up the shoulders, working on balance, and working on lower body endurance.
Here is a 14 minute yoga warm-up that can be used before weight-lifting, jogs, or any other physical activity to get your body ready to perform. Enjoy!
If you are not familiar with yoga poses, just watch it. It’s pretty cool.
