WE ROAR Magazine April 2024 - Magazine - Page 41
Cat Cow Pose
Should you find your hips sinking down or tilting
Transition from the Child’s Pose to a
backward, alleviate this by sliding a pillow or block
tabletop position. Place your hands
beneath your hips. If you experience tightness in the
underneath your shoulders and knees
back of your legs, gently bend your knees.
beneath your hips. Always remember
to adapt the pose so that it is
Staying here for 3 - 5 breathes.
accessible for your body.
Start
by
directing
your
gaze
downwards. Inhale as you arch your
back, lifting your chin and chest up.
Exhale as you round your spine.
Repeat this sequence as many times
as you prefer.
Bridge pose
Lie down to your back and bend your knees placing
the feet a comfortable distance from the hips. Keep
your feet hip distance apart (but remember to
accommodate to suit your body). Hands should be on
the bed parallel to the body with the palms pressing
down. Or you can bend your elbows (90 degrees)
making a fist with your hands. Press down through
your feet and hands (or back of the upper arms) and
lift your hips off the bed. Lengthen the back of your
neck by tucking your chin in slightly towards your
chest. Slowly release and lower your hips back onto
Seated Forward Fold
the bed.
From a seated position, extend your
legs out in front of you.
Hinge from
Staying here for 3 - 5 breaths.
your waist slowly lower your torso,
allowing your arms to drape naturally
beside you or extending your arms
forward
to
hold
the
big
toes
or
wherever feels comfortable. For added
comfort and space in your stomach
area, consider separating the legs, or
enhance your relaxation by supporting
your chest with a soft pillow or bolster.
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