Yoga: Plow Pose

Here is what we call the PLOW pose! This pose has many benefits:

• Strengthens and opens up the neck, shoulders, abs and back muscles
• Stimulates Thyroid gland
• Strengthens the immune system
• Calms the nervous system
• Reduces stress and fatigue

Hamstring Stretch

This Stretch I Like To Do For:   HAMSTRING

• Get in lunge position
• Start with left foot on floor, resting on right shin
• Place hands on left knee
• Slowly push left knee forward 
• Hold for 15-20 secs and alternate with opposite leg

Lying Hip Adduction

Primary Muscle Being Worked:   ADDUCTOR (longus, brevis & magnus)

• Lie on your right side
• Place left foot in front of right knee
• Rest on right elbow directly below right shoulder
• Tighten abdominal area and raise right leg up
• Repeat for desired amount of times and alternate to left side

Single Leg Butt Kicks

Primary Muscle Being Worked:      QUADRICEP 
Secondary Muscle Being Worked:  HAMSTRING, CALF

• Stand up straight with right leg partially bent
• Raise left leg and bend knee
• With right leg, bend at hip, knee, and ankle
• Quickly jump up extending hip, knee, and ankle
• Immediately bend right knee to touch your right heel to your right buttock
• Return right leg to starting position
• Alternate sides