Best Yoga Poses For Back

Best Yoga Poses For Back

AFTERNOON YOGA ROUTINES BALANCING

Midday is the best time to find balance, since the sun is at its highest point. This is the time of the Pitta dosha when we are naturally the most energized, but can also be depleted and overworked, worked up, and in need of a break to recharge. This is the time we should have our largest meal since the digestive fire is at its strongest, so your practice should be nourishing and replenishing. Practice sun salutations slower, and maybe leave out some of the vinyasas or practice them at a gentler level.

YOGI’S LUNCH BREAK

TIME: 15 to 30 minutes QUALITY: Balancing

This hip-opening practice is nourishing and fulfilling before or after lunch, or any time.

1 Cooling Breath Pose

2 Cleansing Circles and Twists Pose

3 Cat-Cow Pose

4 Downward-Facing Dog Pose

5 Lizard Lunge Pose, right side

Basic Vinyasa

6 Downward-Facing Dog

7 Plank Pose

8 Knees, Chest, Chin Pose

9 Baby Cobra Pose, 2 breaths

10 Downward-Facing Dog

11 Lizard Lunge, left side

12 Repeat Basic Vinyasa

13 Mountain Pose

14 Tree Pose

Flowing Vinyasa (right side)

15 Warrior II Pose

16 Peaceful Warrior Pose

17 Triangle Pose

18 Extended Side Angle Pose

19 Half Moon Pose

20 Warrior II

21 Repeat Flowing Vinyasa, left side

22 Wide-Legged Forward Bend Pose

23 Warrior Goddess Pose

24 Garland Pose

25 Seated Pigeon Pose

26 Resting Pigeon Pose

27 Straddle Forward Bend Pose

28 Goddess Pose

29 Deep Relaxation Pose

30 Yogi’s Meditation Pose

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