Five minute yoga challenge: strap your thigh bones and explore a forward bend
In a forward bend with the legs parallel, the front thighs roll toward each other, the skin and muscles of the back thighs spread away from each other, and the sitting bones widen. But while all this widening occurs, the tops of the thighbones, deep in the hip sockets, pull toward each other. This should […]
Get a Leg Up on Downward Dog
When we first encounter it, most of us find downward dog somewhat daunting, with its simultaneous demands for strength and flexibility in arms and shoulders, hips and hamstrings. Over time, it gets significantly easier. Once you’re past the raw beginner stage, one of the best ways to bring even more ease into your dog pose […]