Five-Minute Yoga Challenge: step forward from downward dog
In the world of yoga, I think of myself as a civilian. When I started taking classes, I was not a dancer, a gymnast, a figure skater, a personal trainer or an aerobics instructor. As a child I tried cartwheels, but I never stood on my hands. I had no speed and not much strength. […]
Five-Minute Yoga Challenge: lie down and stretch your outer hips
Tight hips have a lot to answer for, and it isn’t just that they keep you from sitting cross-legged in comfort. Tight outer hips in particular lead us to stand with our toes rotated outward, putting strain on our knees and lower back. In our intricately connected bodies, they can even contribute to shoulder pain. […]
Sit Like a Pretzel to Stretch Your Hips
Rob a bank and you are likely to be punished by losing your freedom of movement. But for no greater crime than getting older, or sitting too much, or both, you can lose the freedom of movement in your hips. Even some otherwise beneficial acts, like running, cycling and playing team sports, can put you […]