Practice these 10 yoga exercises at least three times a week for optimal overall health
Bridge Pose
Stretches front of body; strengthens hamstrings, glutes
1. Lying on your back, bend your knees and place the soles of your feet flat on the floor about hip-width apart. Toes point straight to the wall in front of you. Place arms straight along your sides, palms down.
2. Gently press into your feet as you raise hips to the sky. Allow the front of your body to slowly expand with each breath. Hold for 5 to 10 breaths. Repeat 3 times.
Why it is good for you
Bridge opens the chest and ribcage, deepening the breath and with more oxygen you can reenergize the body.
1. Lying on your back, bend your knees and place the soles of your feet flat on the floor about hip-width apart. Toes point straight to the wall in front of you. Place arms straight along your sides, palms down.
2. Gently press into your feet as you raise hips to the sky. Allow the front of your body to slowly expand with each breath. Hold for 5 to 10 breaths. Repeat 3 times.
Why it is good for you
Bridge opens the chest and ribcage, deepening the breath and with more oxygen you can reenergize the body.