Monday, July 20, 2009

Yoga for people on the go

Five yoga poses for travel

1. Lunge
2. Arm Stretch
3. Shoulder Stretch
4. Triangle
5. Twist

LASTT: Use this acronym to remember the poses and make your energy LASTT for the trip!

Long Trip Leg lunge:
Stand in the aisle and stretch one leg back. Bend the front knee. Use seats or armrests for support.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles Arms Stretch: Reach arms up, bend one elbow, and use the other hand to press that elbow towards the back of the head.

Summer Vacation Shoulder Stretch: Slowly roll shoulders forward several times, then back several times. Seated or standing.

Traveler's Triangle:
Stand in the aisle facing the windows. Step feet about 4 feet or so apart. Stretch arms out wide, move hips back, and tilt the torso until your bottom arm finds an armrest.

Jet Setter's Torso Twist: Seated or standing, twist torso to one side, then the other.

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