Spine lengthening exercise

Back stretches from BackOnPointe

Jacquelyn Umof, Yoga no Instagram: “Today’s @getstretchy pose is Dandasana, and the best thing you can do for yourself in this pose is to focus on lengthening your spine. If…”

News flash: You don’t have to actually run to enjoy a runner’s lunge. If you are regularly walking or running for exercise, add this move to your post-workout routine to open the hips, lengthen the calves and give your spine a nice twist.

This video features yoga poses that will be beneficial for swimmers. In addition to a comprehensive selection of shoulder opening poses the class also focuses on the other main muscle groups associated with swimming. The latissimus dorsi, triceps, deltoids and trapezius are all targeted. This yoga sequence will also be of great benefit to non-swimmers.

Yoga routine

Tree Pose aka #Vrksasana 1. Sole of foot presses into thigh and pelvic bowl (otherwise to calf, not the knee) 2. Pelvis should be in line with left foot 3. Lengthen through the tailbone and spine. Hips remain squared 4. Shoulders are relaxed away from the ears 5. Gaze is several feet in front of you 6. Root firmly through standing foot. Use right big toe to help stabilize ankle. *BENEFITS* Balance. Strengthen legs, spine, and ankles. Stretches groin.