What are some Yoga Poses for Equestrians?
I especially need to even out my weight better, but anything helps!
Ps.I put this in Horses because you guys probably know better.
Many people think yoga poses (”asanas”) are only all about stretching/flexibility.
Actually, a well rounded asana practice covers three physical dynamics:
flexibility, balance, and strength.
Generally, the easier poses only require one of these dynamics at once.
And generally, the most difficult poses require all three simultaneously.
As an equestrian, I should think you would be most interested in enhancing your balance, and core strength.
A couple good beginning balance poses are Tree pose (http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/496 )
and Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe pose (http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/2473 ).
Good beginning core strength poses are Boat pose (http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/489 )
and Upward plank
(http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/2474 ).
If there is something about yoga that interests you, that’s great, however, if all you seek is to develop balance and core strength, I feel Pilates could serve you equally well,
without some of the other “baggage” that sometimes comes with yoga asana.
Namaste’,
dwb
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