Added 4 balancing postures into my 10 minutes core workout. Balancing postures forces the core to work harder to stay balanced. Video is set on fast-forward but 1 set of these 4 postures is 1.40 minutes. It's important to do slowly to exaggerate each posture for maximum benefit.
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I spent a few hours typing this! This is the most detailed & effort video posting I've done till date. I really hope it benefits you as much as it does for me!
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1️⃣Cat Cow Pose
Every yoga class starts with this posture which stretches the whole spine. It also creates abdominal strength through arching & rounding. Look high up as you arch & round your back so much so chin is to chest & you see your navel.
2️⃣Opposite Hand & Leg Balance
Balancing Table pose builds core body strength & lengthens the spine.
3️⃣Opposite Hand to Ankle Raise
Having to pull & kick up improves balance, memory, focus & coordination. One Handed Tiger pose is also a very beneficial pose for ladies. It tones our reproductive organs. The deep movement & expansion of the lower abdominal muscles, towards the side of the abdomen, which gets the maximum stretch as the leg is raised, gets toned with this deep stretch. This stretch works on tightening the muscles around the vagina too, making it a great pose to be practiced by women after childbirth.
4️⃣ Knee-to-Forehead Crunches
It doesn't matter if your chin can't reach your knee yet, but the deep crunching action have to be there. Sometimes I crunch so hard that my belly cramps. That's why much you will need to crunch. Bird dog crunch adds flowing movement to deepen the challenge. It will energize & invigorate the body & build stamina in the core muscles.
🔄5 sets! Each set slower & deeper than before.
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For all 4 postures, keep your feet tucked & release them when you feel more stable! Have fun! 🙏🏼
