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exercise By: Tami Charbonnet | Photos: Milestone Photography | Model: Nikki Carter 1. WARRIOR II
• Stand with feet grounded wide
UP!STRAIGHTEN
outside of hips.
Exercises to support • Anchor left heel into ground,
Sspinal health straighten left leg and engage
pinal health must be respected. quadriceps. Push weight into left heel.
The spine directly links human • Bend right knee directly over right
brain and body function to ankle. Sink low into hips.
physical movement. Your spine and
spinal cord endure massive impact • Lift arms in a straight line
from daily activities like working at a from fingertip to fingertip.
desk, driving a vehicle, running after • Brace core, straighten
your children or lifting heavy objects. spine and tuck in chin.
Strengthening, lifting and stretching the
muscle groups that support your spine • Hold for five deep breaths and release.
is necessary for basic comfort, physical • Repeat right then left, sinking deeper
function and chronic injury prevention.
with each pose.
Try these nonimpact, yoga‑based
exercises to improve your balance, ADVANCED OPTION
strengthen your core and support spinal From Warrior II, lift back heel and
health. If you are up for a challenge, try rotate body into Warrior I and back to
our Inspire Health Bonus Move. Extended Warrior. Hold for 5 breaths.
Repeat sequence from Warrior II.
DO NOT attempt ANY movement if you have questions concerning 2. UPWARD DOG
pain. ALWAYS consult a physician before performing exercises. • Press hips into the floor or mat. Press palms into floor.
• Lift body off mat, eyes gazing to sky.
14 INSPIRE HEALTH March · April 2016 • Lift ribs up, opening chest and lengthening through spine to
stretch deep muscles.
• Stand with feet grounded wide
UP!STRAIGHTEN
outside of hips.
Exercises to support • Anchor left heel into ground,
Sspinal health straighten left leg and engage
pinal health must be respected. quadriceps. Push weight into left heel.
The spine directly links human • Bend right knee directly over right
brain and body function to ankle. Sink low into hips.
physical movement. Your spine and
spinal cord endure massive impact • Lift arms in a straight line
from daily activities like working at a from fingertip to fingertip.
desk, driving a vehicle, running after • Brace core, straighten
your children or lifting heavy objects. spine and tuck in chin.
Strengthening, lifting and stretching the
muscle groups that support your spine • Hold for five deep breaths and release.
is necessary for basic comfort, physical • Repeat right then left, sinking deeper
function and chronic injury prevention.
with each pose.
Try these nonimpact, yoga‑based
exercises to improve your balance, ADVANCED OPTION
strengthen your core and support spinal From Warrior II, lift back heel and
health. If you are up for a challenge, try rotate body into Warrior I and back to
our Inspire Health Bonus Move. Extended Warrior. Hold for 5 breaths.
Repeat sequence from Warrior II.
DO NOT attempt ANY movement if you have questions concerning 2. UPWARD DOG
pain. ALWAYS consult a physician before performing exercises. • Press hips into the floor or mat. Press palms into floor.
• Lift body off mat, eyes gazing to sky.
14 INSPIRE HEALTH March · April 2016 • Lift ribs up, opening chest and lengthening through spine to
stretch deep muscles.
