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[Y19]Yoga Exercises For Stomach

by Michael, Mic

Streamlines the waist and develops balance. Stand with feet 8 inchapart and fix eyes on a point directly in front of you. Interlockfingers and turn palms outward. Inhale deeply as you raise arms overyour head. As you breathe out, bend from your waist to your left side,taking care not to reach forwards or backwards. Hold for a few seconds,then inhale deeply and slowly return to the upright position.

Repeat 5 times to each side.

CAT-STRETCH POSE (Marjari-asana)

Kneel and lean forward to place hands on floor below your shoulders,fingers facing forward, hands in line with knees. Arms and thighsshould be at right angles to the floor; knees may be slightly separated.

Inhale deeply, raise head and drop spine so your back is concave.Fill your lungs and hold for three seconds. As you exhale, lower yourhead and stretch your spine upwards. At the end of the breath, pull inyour buttocks, contract stomach muscles and place head between arms.

Repeat 5 times.

POSE OF THE MOON (Shashankasa)
Sit on your knees with palms on thighs. Close eyes and relax, but keep spine and head straight.

Inhale deeply and lift arms above head, keeping them straight andshoulder-width apart. As you breathe out, bend forward from the hips,keeping arms and head in a straight line. Hands and forehead shouldeventually rest on the floor in front of your knees. Bend your elbows,so that arms are fully relaxed and hold for five seconds.

Then breathe in and slowly raise arms and body back to the upright position.

Exhale and return your palms to the top of your thighs. Repeat 3-5 times.

MOUNTAIN POSE (Parvatasana)
Strengthens nerves and muscles in the arms and legs, and stimulates the circulation in the upper spine.

Kneel on raised heels and stretch your arms forward so your foreheadis on the floor. Breathe deeply and relax for a few seconds. Raiseyourself on to your hands and knees, keeping your toes tucked under andyour back flat.

Inhale and push up onto your toes. Raise your buttocks and loweryour head between your arms. Your back and legs should form two sidesof a triangle.

Exhale, rest your feet on the floor and try to touch the floor with the top of your head. Hold the position for 10 seconds.

* Before you begin, be sure that you are in good enough physical shape to be able to handle this new exercise routine. If you have any questions at all about that, consult your doctor and follow his directions as you get started.

* Be sure that you learn the yoga techniques from a well-qualified, capable instructor. A good instructor will be very patient with you and will help you learn not only the exercises themselves but also the proper body position and breathing techniques necessary to make them effective. It's very important that you learn how to practice yoga correctly from the beginning if you want to get real results.

* If you attend a yoga class at a studio or gym, be sure that the surroundings are comfortable and promote relaxation. The environment in which you practice your poses and positions can have a great impact on the effectiveness of each session.

* The specific time of day that you choose for your yoga exercises is not important. Whatever fits into your schedule best will work just fine. But try to avoid exercising shortly after a full meal. Your stomach should not be full when you begin your yoga session.

* Regularity is very important if you want to get the best results. That does not mean that you cannot possibly miss a session or two along the way, but you certainly do not want to make it a habit.

* Your clothing should be light and very comfortable, although try to avoid very loose clothing like large T-shirts that can actually interfere with some poses. The material for your clothing should be breathable and wick moisture away from the skin as you perspire.

* It's a very good idea to have a yoga mat to use as you exercise. These can help you avoid slipping as you go into and out of each yoga position, and also keep you from having to exercise on the bare floor.

* Generally speaking, very young children should not practice yoga, especially before 7-8 years of age. Pregnant women should also avoid certain poses and positions that put pressure on their abdomen.

Yoga is not hard to practice and it yields a lot of very fine benefits for young and old alike. If you approach yoga exercises with an open mind and make it a deeply personal experience, it may become one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.

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