Page 10 - Inspire Health May/June 2016
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Tami Charbonnet | Photos: Milestone Photography | Model: Raquel Gros• exercise 1. Eagle Pose
• Stand tall. Bend both knees and lift left
Practice
foot over right thigh or shin, touching
Balance toe to floor if balance is compromised.
• Bring arms forward, crossing right arm
Clear Your Mindtaying in a balanced frame over left.
• Ensure palms of hands are touching.
Sof mind is often difficult in • Focus eye gaze to one spot.
the midst of our fast‑paced • Release tension in shoulders.
daily lives. It is important to connect • Lift fingertips upward and hold for a
deeply with your body to gain a sense few deep breaths.
of how you are feeling both internally • Gently unwind, relax and switch sides.
and externally. Some days, the most
effective way to build strength is
through acceptance of exactly where
you are in the moment. The union of
breath and movement allows us to
experience the concept of balance.
Take a few days a week to just “be.”
Explore these poses to create a sense of
balance in your busy life.
2. Standing Hip Opener
with Arm Extension
• From standing, bend right knee and
bring outside of left ankle on top of
right thigh.
• Flex left foot.
• Balance and actively press left knee
toward floor to deeply stretch hips.
• Lift hands forward and reach to give
the spine a great stretch.
• Hold for 5 deep breaths, release and
switch sides.
10 INSPIRE HEALTH May | June 2016
• Stand tall. Bend both knees and lift left
Practice
foot over right thigh or shin, touching
Balance toe to floor if balance is compromised.
• Bring arms forward, crossing right arm
Clear Your Mindtaying in a balanced frame over left.
• Ensure palms of hands are touching.
Sof mind is often difficult in • Focus eye gaze to one spot.
the midst of our fast‑paced • Release tension in shoulders.
daily lives. It is important to connect • Lift fingertips upward and hold for a
deeply with your body to gain a sense few deep breaths.
of how you are feeling both internally • Gently unwind, relax and switch sides.
and externally. Some days, the most
effective way to build strength is
through acceptance of exactly where
you are in the moment. The union of
breath and movement allows us to
experience the concept of balance.
Take a few days a week to just “be.”
Explore these poses to create a sense of
balance in your busy life.
2. Standing Hip Opener
with Arm Extension
• From standing, bend right knee and
bring outside of left ankle on top of
right thigh.
• Flex left foot.
• Balance and actively press left knee
toward floor to deeply stretch hips.
• Lift hands forward and reach to give
the spine a great stretch.
• Hold for 5 deep breaths, release and
switch sides.
10 INSPIRE HEALTH May | June 2016
