Tag: exercise

Exercise of the Month – Standing Fold

Exercise: Standing Fold Sanskrit Name: Uttanasana Benefits: lengthens the spinal column and stretches the backs of the legs and the back muscles. This posture stimulates digestive, uro-genital, nervous and endocrine systems.     ♦ Lengthening: Latissimus dorsi, erector spinae, hamstrings, gluteus maximus, soleus ♦Shortening:  Leg adductors, quadriceps  ♦ Stabilizing: peroneii, tensor fascia latae

Exercise of the Month – The Downward Dog

  Exercise: Downward Dog Sanskrit Name:  Adho Mukha Svanasana Type of Pose: Standing, Mild Inversion, Resting Benefits: Stretches and strengthens the whole body. Can help relieve back pain, and improve posture     ♦Lenthening: peronei, glutes, hamstrings, pectoralis major, soleus, latissumus dorsi, gastrocnemius  ♦Shortening: deltoid, lower abdominals, triceps, tibialis anterior, rhomboids,