YOGA FOR THE UPPER BODY - IV

Today's asanas strengthen and shape the upper body, improve wrist strength and tone the muscles of the arms, biceps and triceps. Caution: Those with Tennis Elbow and wrist and elbow problems should not do these asanas.


Exercise 1
• Lie flat on stomach, toes tucked in
• Raise head and upper back, bend elbows and place level with shoulders, interlock hands and place below face
• Looking down, lift entire body off ground, as shown. Make sure body is straight
• Hold for 10-30 seconds and resume start position.


Exercise 2

• Go down on hands and knees, palms below shoulders, back parallel to floor, feet tucked in.
• Exhale, lift knees off the ground, push back on arms and raise hips, straighten legs, look inwards as shown.
• Hold for 10-30 seconds and resume start position.




Exercise 3

• Lie flat on stomach, chin on floor, elbows bent and close to the body, hands level with shoulders
• Push up, straightening arms and raising full body, keeping it straight
• Place left knee on floor, raise right leg up
• Bend elbows, lower chest to floor without touching it
• Bend raised leg back, as shown
• Hold for 10-30 seconds, breathing normal
• Lower leg, place chest on floor, relax
• Repeat with other side.
 

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