How to Do Back Exercises in Yoga
Do the mountain pose or perfect pose as your initial pose., Do the crocodile pose.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Do the mountain pose or perfect pose as your initial pose.
Both of these are relatively easy, especially if you do them often, and either will serve as an effective beginning stretch.
These exercises are the perfect context in which you can find a breathing pattern for the rest of your workout.
Focus on inhaling deeply from your nose and releasing your breath through your mouth.
Count to six as you inhale, and then count to six once more as you exhale. -
Step 2: Do the crocodile pose.
This back-bend will both extend and relax your back, making it a good segue into the rest of the exercises.
Rest in this position to allow your body to restore its balance before you enter some of the more challenging poses in this workout.
Continue breathing in through your nose and out through your mouths.
Detailed Guide
Both of these are relatively easy, especially if you do them often, and either will serve as an effective beginning stretch.
These exercises are the perfect context in which you can find a breathing pattern for the rest of your workout.
Focus on inhaling deeply from your nose and releasing your breath through your mouth.
Count to six as you inhale, and then count to six once more as you exhale.
This back-bend will both extend and relax your back, making it a good segue into the rest of the exercises.
Rest in this position to allow your body to restore its balance before you enter some of the more challenging poses in this workout.
Continue breathing in through your nose and out through your mouths.
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