I enjoy doing the alternate leg pull hatha yoga pose that you see right here. No - that's not me! I haven't yet had a chance to figure out the timer on my new digital camera so I can take photos of myself. However, this photo would suit me fine because I would not have to reveal my un-photogenic face! However, what this woman is wearing on her head escapes me....
In all seriousness, the head to knee hatha yoga pose is excellent for stretching and strengthening your back and toning your legs and arms. I do this pose every other day, alternating it with the complete leg and back stretch. I just learned that it can help you get rid of tension headaches! The pose purportedly soothes the brain and releases tension in the neck. What a nice, natural alternative to Tylenol or aspirin! In the next post I will explain exactly how to do the alternate leg pull by giving you a detailed excerpt from my upcoming yoga book for beginners.
Has this pose eliminated headaches for me? I can't vouch for it yet - I rarely have headaches. But, you can be certain the next time I have one, I will give it a whirl!
Laura's thought for the day: ~Enter and exit your hatha yoga poses as if you were moving in total slow motion (slo' mo'!) - like being in a dreamlike state.
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