A strong, flexible lower back is an important part of whole-body fitness. On Spine-health.com, Dr. Peter F. Ullrich, Jr. says the extensor back muscles that help support the spine are a key aspect of body movement and stability. Weak back muscles can lead to lower back pain and limit abdominal strength and overall body movement. Strengthen your lower back and back extensor muscles using a yoga ball (also known as a stability ball) and these back muscle-building moves.
Do Floor Stretches in Hatha Yoga
Yoga floor stretches are easy to learn and to perform. All you need to do is learn some basic asanas. One of the most important elements of yoga is moving with the breath. It's also important to create a balanced sequence. For example, you should alternate forward bends with backbends, and twists to the left with twists to the right.
Apply the Outer Spiral Principle in Anusara Yoga
Anyone who practices Anusara yoga will soon become familiar with some of its principals. Outer spiral is one of them and no, it does not mean twirling around on your front porch. It means using the pull of your calf muscles to help with stability. You can apply the outer spiral principal in Anusara yoga with the following tips.
Do Yoga Balancing Cat Poses
Yoga balancing cat posture may at first seem like a simple pose, but it takes a bit of core strength to control the posture and to hold you balance. While most balancing postures are done from a standing position, this posture done on the floor can challenge your balance in a different way. The instructions below will illustrate a basic version as well as a more advanced version as you balance and strength improve.
Sew Low Rise Fold Yoga Pants
Comfortable yoga pants are a great way to practice sewing knits. Whether you wear them to work out or just lounge about, easy-to-wear and flattering low-rise yoga pants are an ideal addition to any woman's wardrobe. Make your lounge wear even easier to wear by replacing the traditional elastic waist with a flattering wide fold over band. Before you know it, you will have a pair of pants that look like they came from an expensive store in the mall for a reasonable price and in just a few hours.