Posts Tagged ‘Gwen Lawrence’
Yin Pose of the Week…Squat
Yin Pose of the Week – Squat Even if you are not a catcher, you need a flexible inner thigh groin area to withstand quick changes on directions and excess pressure on the knees. It opens the plantar fascia, stretches the calves and opens the groin, inner thigh, calves, achilles, back and when done right…
Read MoreYin Pose of the Week – Pigeon Pose
Yin Pose of the Week Pigeon Pose This deep hip opener will take pressure off the low back, open the hip flexors and most importantly it is thee best glute stretch ever. Typically named “medicine for sciatic pain” as it is crucial to stretch the piriformis. The more open the hips are in all…
Read MoreFive Yoga poses for Skiing
Five yoga poses for skiing By Gwen Lawrence | Jan 17, 2014 Reposted from espnW.com Each month, yoga coach Gwen Lawrence chooses a sport and shows us the top five poses designed to keep athletes in the game. This month, the focus is on skiing. Photos courtesy of Gwen Lawrence The key to using yoga…
Read MorePose of The Month – Standing Forward Bend
Pose of the Month: Standing Forward Bend Uttanasana By Gwen Lawrence While this seems to be a very easy straightforward pose, there are several very specific ways to set yourself up in it. This pose takes time time time to see results, but they will come and you will prevail!!!! How to: Standing Forward Bend…
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