Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Yoga”
Discover the Samson Stretch: A powerful yoga-inspired lunge that combines flexibility and strength. Learn how to perform the Samson Lunge with a rear shoulder opener, targeting key muscles like hip flexors, quadriceps, and hamstrings. Unleash your inner warrior and improve your posture with this invigorating stretch. Empower your mind and body on your fitness journey with the Samson Stretch!
Discover the benefits of the seated straddle stretch (Upavistha Konasana). Enhance flexibility, improve hip mobility, & reduce lower back tension. Side Straddle Stretch
How to do a Seated Pike Stretch The pike stretch is a highly effective exercise that targets your hamstrings, lower back, and core muscles. Whether you are an athlete looking to improve your flexibility or someone who spends long hours sitting at a desk, incorporating the pike stretch into your routine can help prevent injury, reduce lower back pain, and …
Discover the benefits of the standing side bend for stretching your core. Proper technique, variations, & tips! Improve flexibility, enhance posture, and cultivate a stronger mind-muscle connection with standing side stretch or overhead side stretch.
Also called paripurna nava (par-ee-POOR-nah nah-VAHS-anna)paripurna = full, entire, complete // nava = boat How do you get into a boat pose? Boat Pose – Step by Step Step 1Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you. Press your hands on the floor a little behind your hips, fingers pointing toward the feet, and strengthen the …
Julie Lohre, IFBB Fitness Pro, demonstrates the Extended Side Angle Full Extended Side Angle Full was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Julie Lohre, IFBB Fitness Pro and Women’s Online Personal Trainer, demonstrates the Extended Side Angle Extended Side Angle was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Julie Lohre demonstrates the Extended Yoga Triangle Extended Yoga Triangle was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Standing Forward Fold or Forward Bend stretches and lengthens the hamstrings and calves. It is common to have tight hamstrings if you run or play a sport that involves lots of running. It is regarded as a relaxing and stress-relieving pose. Traditionally, it is said to help relieve insomnia.
Everyone seems to have tight hips these days. It makes sense as many of us, myself included, are spending a lot of time sitting at a desk and that keeps the hip flexors in a shortened position, more than they should be. Constricting the muscles in this way can make them super tight, especially if you’re not incorporating hip stretches into your routine.
Julie Lohre Demonstrates the Boat to Bow Pose This pose starts in the “Bow Position” and is so called because it looks like an archer’s bow, the torso and legs representing the body of the bow, and the arms the string. Step 1Lie on your belly with your hands alongside your torso, palms up. (You can lie on a folded blanket …
Julie Lohre demonstrates Yoga and Stretching – Bow Pose Bow Pose was last modified: March 17th, 2020 by Julie Lohre
Julie Lohre demonstrates the Runners Lunge stretch Runners Lunge was last modified: March 17th, 2020 by Julie Lohre
Julie Lohre demonstrates the Side Plank Pulses Side Plank Pulses was last modified: March 17th, 2020 by Julie Lohre
Julie Lohre demonstrates the Side Plank Rotation commonly used in Yoga Side Plank Rotation was last modified: March 17th, 2020 by Julie Lohre
