Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
Okay that was a trick, welcome to today's post! My point is just that you can be a yogi without the yoga pants (though, let's be real, yoga pants are just the best). Yoga means union; it's a union of the mind, body, spirit, and breath. There are a 196 yogi-isms known as Yoga Sutras (threads). I've been practicing yoga for about 3 years but I never learned about these until about 3 months ago. The meaning of my practice has definitely changed since I have a better understanding of the fundamentals. I'm going to try to do the same for you.
The main principals of yoga are the practice of maintaining a state of tranquility and non-attachment to fears, insecurities, etc. So what does that have to do with the up dogs, down dogs, and holding Warrior 2 for what feels like eternity? We do those yoga poses to bring awareness to our bodies and how our breath moves us through each pose. By focusing on our bodies, we can let go of all the chatter in our minds and anything weighing on our hearts. The goal is for your mind to be clear and to focus only on your breathing by the time you get to shavasana. This is a difficult task especially after just one session; that's why it's called a practice. You are constantly trying to get yourself to that state of ease and peace. With diligence, it's possible!
Back to the title, you don't need to wear yoga pants or be in a yoga studio to achieve a yogi state of mind. Breathing is at the very heart of yoga and you can (and should) do it everywhere. Here's a breathing exercise you can do to clear your mind and burn some calories (breathing deeply burns calories!):
1. Put one hand on your belly and one hand at the base of your ribs.
2. When you inhale, fill your belly first with air, then your ribs, then your chest.
3. When you exhale, release from your chest, ribs, and belly.
4. Repeat until you feel zen-ed out
Move your hand from your belly to your chest then back to your belly so you can feel your breath move within you as you inhale and exhale. It may help to close your eyes to focus. You can literally do this anywhere and practice your yoga. I was in the shower and felt really stressed out. I did my three-part breath, taking in the scent of my soap and letting the hot water wash away my troubles. After a few rounds I felt better and ready to step out into the real world again.
I understand that yoga classes aren't for everyone but I do think that everyone can benefit from taking time for yourself to breathe deeply. There are so many beautiful aspects to yoga. As I grow deeper in my practice, I'll be sure to share them with you. Please share any questions or comments you have!
In health,
Lauren
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
343/365 What's GU, Pussycat?
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
My cousin and I are training for the Rock and Roll Half Marathon in DC next year, who's in? "But, Lauren," you think to yourself, "how could I ever run a half marathon?" Well, I am still asking that question to myself even as my cousin and I are doing our long runs on the weekend. How does one train for a half marathon?
I am certainly no expert on the subject of long distance running, I just do whatever my cousin tells me otherwise I probably would stop training altogether. Our game plan though is to run just 3 times a week. On off days, I do yoga to stretch out my calves, hip flexors, hamstrings, and core to help recover and prevent injury. Day One of running is 2 miles run and Day Two is a slightly longer run. These runs are meant to keep the wheels greased, to train our minds to easily conquer that first leg, and to work on speed. Our long run on the weekends started at 4 miles and have gotten longer by 1-1.25 miles each week. Once we got over the 10K marker (6.2 mi), it was time to whip out the energy gel.
Energy gels, GU Energy, Sport Beans etc. are products that give you a boost of energy. They are mostly made with sugar to deliver energy quickly to your body; they also usually have electrolytes and protein. On a long distance run, you're burning a mixture of fats and carbs, carbs being glycogen floating around in your blood or stored in your liver. Conditioned endurance runners will be able to burn more fat since their bodies are more efficient and can take the time to use fat. At some point though, all of us will burn more carbs than fat since it takes a shorter time to burn carbs and we need the energy immediately. To top off those sugar levels, energy gels come in to save the day! By taking in a bolus of sugar that is easy to digest, we refill the bank of sugar our body can withdraw from to create more ATP, energy.
The thing to keep in mind with energy gels is timing. Though you may not feel tired 30-45 min into the race, a few more minutes longer at that intensity without fuel could be your end. It's recommended that you take a "shot" 15 min before running to top off your fuel levels and then every 30-45 min. GU Energy says to take the whole packet at once but for me, it's a little too much and I feel really weird and shaky. I take about a third each time interval and it has worked out well for me. I have yet to hit my wall, just my lactate threshold on some hills.
Before trying it, I joked about goo packs and how weird or gross they were. After two weeks of goosage (goo usage ha ha) I can truly say that they're not so bad. My gel has been hard and cold since it's been frigid outside which is fine by me. I can't imagine soft, warm gel; maybe that's just me. I've only tried GU Energy's Tri-Berry. I've also taken a few punch flavored Sport Beans before running because I actually have time to chew it. These are also pretty good, I'd just be slightly afraid of choking if I took it while running. The best thing I can recommend is giving it a try and seeing which kind/brand you like. And as always, drink water! These companies don't really say why you should drink 24-30 ounces with it but my guess is to help wash it down. Of course, you should absolutely stay hydrated whether you're running or hanging out anyway because Mama Lauren said so.
If you are a gooser (goo user ha ha), let me know what you think, what flavors you like, and which brand you enjoy the most.
In health,
Lauren
My cousin and I are training for the Rock and Roll Half Marathon in DC next year, who's in? "But, Lauren," you think to yourself, "how could I ever run a half marathon?" Well, I am still asking that question to myself even as my cousin and I are doing our long runs on the weekend. How does one train for a half marathon?
I am certainly no expert on the subject of long distance running, I just do whatever my cousin tells me otherwise I probably would stop training altogether. Our game plan though is to run just 3 times a week. On off days, I do yoga to stretch out my calves, hip flexors, hamstrings, and core to help recover and prevent injury. Day One of running is 2 miles run and Day Two is a slightly longer run. These runs are meant to keep the wheels greased, to train our minds to easily conquer that first leg, and to work on speed. Our long run on the weekends started at 4 miles and have gotten longer by 1-1.25 miles each week. Once we got over the 10K marker (6.2 mi), it was time to whip out the energy gel.
Energy gels, GU Energy, Sport Beans etc. are products that give you a boost of energy. They are mostly made with sugar to deliver energy quickly to your body; they also usually have electrolytes and protein. On a long distance run, you're burning a mixture of fats and carbs, carbs being glycogen floating around in your blood or stored in your liver. Conditioned endurance runners will be able to burn more fat since their bodies are more efficient and can take the time to use fat. At some point though, all of us will burn more carbs than fat since it takes a shorter time to burn carbs and we need the energy immediately. To top off those sugar levels, energy gels come in to save the day! By taking in a bolus of sugar that is easy to digest, we refill the bank of sugar our body can withdraw from to create more ATP, energy.
The thing to keep in mind with energy gels is timing. Though you may not feel tired 30-45 min into the race, a few more minutes longer at that intensity without fuel could be your end. It's recommended that you take a "shot" 15 min before running to top off your fuel levels and then every 30-45 min. GU Energy says to take the whole packet at once but for me, it's a little too much and I feel really weird and shaky. I take about a third each time interval and it has worked out well for me. I have yet to hit my wall, just my lactate threshold on some hills.
Before trying it, I joked about goo packs and how weird or gross they were. After two weeks of goosage (goo usage ha ha) I can truly say that they're not so bad. My gel has been hard and cold since it's been frigid outside which is fine by me. I can't imagine soft, warm gel; maybe that's just me. I've only tried GU Energy's Tri-Berry. I've also taken a few punch flavored Sport Beans before running because I actually have time to chew it. These are also pretty good, I'd just be slightly afraid of choking if I took it while running. The best thing I can recommend is giving it a try and seeing which kind/brand you like. And as always, drink water! These companies don't really say why you should drink 24-30 ounces with it but my guess is to help wash it down. Of course, you should absolutely stay hydrated whether you're running or hanging out anyway because Mama Lauren said so.
If you are a gooser (goo user ha ha), let me know what you think, what flavors you like, and which brand you enjoy the most.
In health,
Lauren
Monday, April 4, 2011
258/365 New Month, New Plan, New Goals
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
It is now April and time for me to switch up the ol routine.
I have been running and practicing yoga consistently for the last two months and I'm ready for a change. I've decided to get back into weight lifting, add HIT (high intensity training) into my cardio routine, and try being vegetarian (with one cheat day, let's be serious...I'm a hopeless carnivore). I have arbitrarily chosen the goals of losing 5% body fat, 6 inches overall, or dropping 5 lbs. I'm not really sure how these will manifest but I figure that they are small enough numbers that I can achieve it. This is after all the most important thing when making goals, make them attainable! You can either make them quantitative or qualitative. Since I've reached my qualitative goal of feeling good naked and looking good in my clothes, I've decided to put some numbers down and see what happens.
I'll let you know what happens with my new plan, share my weight lifting routine, and my progress.
Do you have a goal for spring?
In health,
Lauren
It is now April and time for me to switch up the ol routine.
I have been running and practicing yoga consistently for the last two months and I'm ready for a change. I've decided to get back into weight lifting, add HIT (high intensity training) into my cardio routine, and try being vegetarian (with one cheat day, let's be serious...I'm a hopeless carnivore). I have arbitrarily chosen the goals of losing 5% body fat, 6 inches overall, or dropping 5 lbs. I'm not really sure how these will manifest but I figure that they are small enough numbers that I can achieve it. This is after all the most important thing when making goals, make them attainable! You can either make them quantitative or qualitative. Since I've reached my qualitative goal of feeling good naked and looking good in my clothes, I've decided to put some numbers down and see what happens.
I'll let you know what happens with my new plan, share my weight lifting routine, and my progress.
Do you have a goal for spring?
In health,
Lauren
Monday, January 17, 2011
181/365 Stand on Your Head
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
Remember when you first learned how to do a 3-point headstand when you were little? Well, there's more to it than looking silly.
There are inversion boots and inversion tables that can get you to the desired upside down position. And why is being upside down something you want? For most of the day you are standing or sitting; blood is constantly working against gravity to get to your brain and your heart. By going upside down, you assist your vascular system to get re-oxygenated. There are other health claims that come with it but since I couldn't find much research supporting it. You can find comprehensive instructions here: (http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/481)
Also on this site you will find directions for doing the headstand or Salamba Sirsasana If you've never done this before, I highly recommend doing the beginner version. Once you master this pose, it's a lot of fun and feels so empowering. Yoga Journal recommends that you start off at 10 seconds, work up to 3 minutes, and eventually 5 minutes.
Practice your headstands with confidence. Make sure that you hold the weight of your body in your shoulders and arms, not on your head.
In health,
Lauren
Remember when you first learned how to do a 3-point headstand when you were little? Well, there's more to it than looking silly.
There are inversion boots and inversion tables that can get you to the desired upside down position. And why is being upside down something you want? For most of the day you are standing or sitting; blood is constantly working against gravity to get to your brain and your heart. By going upside down, you assist your vascular system to get re-oxygenated. There are other health claims that come with it but since I couldn't find much research supporting it. You can find comprehensive instructions here: (http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/481)
Also on this site you will find directions for doing the headstand or Salamba Sirsasana If you've never done this before, I highly recommend doing the beginner version. Once you master this pose, it's a lot of fun and feels so empowering. Yoga Journal recommends that you start off at 10 seconds, work up to 3 minutes, and eventually 5 minutes.
Practice your headstands with confidence. Make sure that you hold the weight of your body in your shoulders and arms, not on your head.
In health,
Lauren
Sunday, January 16, 2011
180/365 Bikram Yoga Update
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
Today I went to Bikram Yoga at Radiance Bikram Yoga with Kathleen and her boyfriend Tim and boy was it tough! The class was in fact composed of 26 poses; we repeated each pose 2 times for an intense 90 minute class. I am used to yoga classes that start with a Sun Salutation and build off from that. Bikram Yoga was totally different than the kind of yoga I did in my practice previously.
The instructor and owner of the studio had us arrange ourselves with the most experienced yogis in the front and the newbies in the back so that we had an example to model. She verbally instructed us on how to get into each pose, when to breathe, and when to take water breaks (believe me, we needed them). After 90 minutes, I was hot, sweaty, stretched, worked, and refreshed.
In conclusion, I enjoyed my first Bikram Yoga class (thanks Kathleen!) and hope to do it again soon. As with any yoga, your practice will get better the more you practice. Yoga isn't one of those things that you can pick up easily. You've got to practice in order to get better. In Bikram, you always do the same 26 poses. They are all very challenging but not impossible. My sister has done 9 classes and should be up there in the front. She has improved in just 9 sessions because she's stuck to it. Last thing, stay hydrated and be sure to eat something salty or with electrolytes afterwards because you will have sweat a lot during class!
In health,
Lauren
Today I went to Bikram Yoga at Radiance Bikram Yoga with Kathleen and her boyfriend Tim and boy was it tough! The class was in fact composed of 26 poses; we repeated each pose 2 times for an intense 90 minute class. I am used to yoga classes that start with a Sun Salutation and build off from that. Bikram Yoga was totally different than the kind of yoga I did in my practice previously.
The instructor and owner of the studio had us arrange ourselves with the most experienced yogis in the front and the newbies in the back so that we had an example to model. She verbally instructed us on how to get into each pose, when to breathe, and when to take water breaks (believe me, we needed them). After 90 minutes, I was hot, sweaty, stretched, worked, and refreshed.
In conclusion, I enjoyed my first Bikram Yoga class (thanks Kathleen!) and hope to do it again soon. As with any yoga, your practice will get better the more you practice. Yoga isn't one of those things that you can pick up easily. You've got to practice in order to get better. In Bikram, you always do the same 26 poses. They are all very challenging but not impossible. My sister has done 9 classes and should be up there in the front. She has improved in just 9 sessions because she's stuck to it. Last thing, stay hydrated and be sure to eat something salty or with electrolytes afterwards because you will have sweat a lot during class!
In health,
Lauren
Sunday, January 2, 2011
166/365 Practicing Yoga through your PC (or Mac)
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
So in my quest to becoming a yogi I have realized that I am but a poor, unemployed (hopefully not for long) recent college graduate. Perhaps joining a studio or gym is not the best option for people like me at the moment. Thankfully, we have the internet. Though sometimes the internet can take over our lives and our time to exercise or sleep, there are some gems.
YogaDownload is a way that you can add yoga into your day through your computer. You can either pay for online yoga class ala carte or have a subscription. You can also choose to stream your video or download it and keep it forever (or as long as your trusty computer will let you). The price of a class through this site is loads cheaper than one in a studio. The downsides are that you don't receive personal attention that a live instructor can give you to ensure that you are safe and performing the poses correctly and the lack of the yogi community when practicing.
I think that if you already have a strong base yoga practice, this is a convenient way to bring yoga wherever you go. If you are starting out your practice, I recommend that you attend a class with a live teacher so you can really learn the basics first.
I'm going to try a Power Yoga class today and let you know how it goes tomorrow.
In health,
Lauren
So in my quest to becoming a yogi I have realized that I am but a poor, unemployed (hopefully not for long) recent college graduate. Perhaps joining a studio or gym is not the best option for people like me at the moment. Thankfully, we have the internet. Though sometimes the internet can take over our lives and our time to exercise or sleep, there are some gems.
YogaDownload is a way that you can add yoga into your day through your computer. You can either pay for online yoga class ala carte or have a subscription. You can also choose to stream your video or download it and keep it forever (or as long as your trusty computer will let you). The price of a class through this site is loads cheaper than one in a studio. The downsides are that you don't receive personal attention that a live instructor can give you to ensure that you are safe and performing the poses correctly and the lack of the yogi community when practicing.
I think that if you already have a strong base yoga practice, this is a convenient way to bring yoga wherever you go. If you are starting out your practice, I recommend that you attend a class with a live teacher so you can really learn the basics first.
I'm going to try a Power Yoga class today and let you know how it goes tomorrow.
In health,
Lauren
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
162/365 Yoga is Hot with Bikram
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
My sister called me excitedly to report that her first Bikram yoga class was awesome.
Bikram was invented by Bikram Choudhury and is performed in a room of 104F. It consists of 26 poses that "systematically work every part of the body, to give all the internal organs, all the veins, all the ligaments, and all the muscles everything they need to maintain optimum health and maximum function." You can only practice this kind of yoga under a Bikram Yoga Teacher at a Bikram Yoga studio. Yoga that is performed in a hot room (95-100F) but is not taught by a Bikram Yoga Teacher is simply called Hot Yoga.
Why would you want to do yoga and moreover in a hot room?
Yoga is an awesome way to stretch and strengthen your body. Being in a hot room allows your body to warm up passively. It also makes your body sweat a lot quicker. This is good because you will "sweat out the toxins." By that I mean that you will sweat, which will make you rehydrate (right?), which will make you have to use the bathroom. It is through this process that your body can eliminate those toxins. Hot yoga will also challenge your cardiovascular system as any exercise in a hot environment will do.
Hydrate, wear wicking clothing, bring a towel and a water bottle, and enjoy a Bikram or Hot Yoga class near you!
In health,
Lauren
My sister called me excitedly to report that her first Bikram yoga class was awesome.
Bikram was invented by Bikram Choudhury and is performed in a room of 104F. It consists of 26 poses that "systematically work every part of the body, to give all the internal organs, all the veins, all the ligaments, and all the muscles everything they need to maintain optimum health and maximum function." You can only practice this kind of yoga under a Bikram Yoga Teacher at a Bikram Yoga studio. Yoga that is performed in a hot room (95-100F) but is not taught by a Bikram Yoga Teacher is simply called Hot Yoga.
Why would you want to do yoga and moreover in a hot room?
Yoga is an awesome way to stretch and strengthen your body. Being in a hot room allows your body to warm up passively. It also makes your body sweat a lot quicker. This is good because you will "sweat out the toxins." By that I mean that you will sweat, which will make you rehydrate (right?), which will make you have to use the bathroom. It is through this process that your body can eliminate those toxins. Hot yoga will also challenge your cardiovascular system as any exercise in a hot environment will do.
Hydrate, wear wicking clothing, bring a towel and a water bottle, and enjoy a Bikram or Hot Yoga class near you!
In health,
Lauren
Sunday, December 5, 2010
138/365 I'm on a (Yoga) Boat!
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
After attending my friend Elizabeth's yoga class (check out her blog!), I thought it was important to put in another plug for yoga. Yoga is absolutely wonderful for your body, mind, and spirit. It helps you realign yourself, allows you to be quiet and just be. Specifically though I want to share the boat pose that we did in our practice since I am now suffering from sore abdominals.
1. Begin sitting on your mat or the floor. Place your hands behind you on the floor. Bend your elbows for support as you lift your knees up. Keep your back straight.
2. Pick your feet up off the floor and extend your arms straight out, reaching forward. Make your shins parallel to the floor.
3. You can either hold the boat pose here (left) or give yourself a greater challenge (right).
4. Extend your legs while extending your back and lowering yourself to the floor. Don't actually touch the floor with your back or legs.
5. Hover for a moment then snap back into Step 3. Repeat 8-10 times.
In health,
Lauren
I couldn't make the reference without putting in the video. Enjoy!
After attending my friend Elizabeth's yoga class (check out her blog!), I thought it was important to put in another plug for yoga. Yoga is absolutely wonderful for your body, mind, and spirit. It helps you realign yourself, allows you to be quiet and just be. Specifically though I want to share the boat pose that we did in our practice since I am now suffering from sore abdominals.
2. Pick your feet up off the floor and extend your arms straight out, reaching forward. Make your shins parallel to the floor.
3. You can either hold the boat pose here (left) or give yourself a greater challenge (right).
4. Extend your legs while extending your back and lowering yourself to the floor. Don't actually touch the floor with your back or legs.
5. Hover for a moment then snap back into Step 3. Repeat 8-10 times.
In health,
Lauren
I couldn't make the reference without putting in the video. Enjoy!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
50/365 Downward Facing Dogs have Their Days
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
I woke up this morning with an awful cramp in my calf. In spite of it I decided to go running; I was rather impressed with my time and mileage might I add. Regardless, this cramp like many others could have been prevented. Though there is no conclusive scientific evidence of how to prevent or cure muscle cramps, there are theories.
My favorite theories include eating a balanced diet and stretching after exercise. I didn't get to eat my potassium rich banana yesterday so that could have been a reason. Most likely though, it was because I did not stretch out my right calf as well as I should have after yesterday's group exercise class.
An awesome calf stretch from Yoga is Downward Facing Dog or Adho Mukha Svanasana.
1. Start in high plank, essentially the top of a push up except that your hands are placed directly under your shoulders.
2. Push your hips up and back into the air keeping your back and arms straight forming a nice line. Your legs should also form a line. It's perfectly fine for your heels to not touch the floor.
3. For this stretch, bend your left knee and push your right heel down. This will make your right leg straight; you should feel the stretch in this calf.
4. Hold stretch for 5 full breaths (in and out = 1). Repeat on other side.
5. Repeat again!
It is absolutely recommended that you stretch after you exercise. Your muscles are super warm and limber. This is the time to lengthen them out after contracting them during your work out. You will prevent injury, have better form, and be more flexible overall. Please stretch each muscle for 30 seconds. I know that seems absurdly long compared to how much you stretched in high school sports but, seriously, it's the only way for stretching to be truly beneficial.
In health,
Lauren
I woke up this morning with an awful cramp in my calf. In spite of it I decided to go running; I was rather impressed with my time and mileage might I add. Regardless, this cramp like many others could have been prevented. Though there is no conclusive scientific evidence of how to prevent or cure muscle cramps, there are theories.
My favorite theories include eating a balanced diet and stretching after exercise. I didn't get to eat my potassium rich banana yesterday so that could have been a reason. Most likely though, it was because I did not stretch out my right calf as well as I should have after yesterday's group exercise class.
An awesome calf stretch from Yoga is Downward Facing Dog or Adho Mukha Svanasana.
1. Start in high plank, essentially the top of a push up except that your hands are placed directly under your shoulders.
2. Push your hips up and back into the air keeping your back and arms straight forming a nice line. Your legs should also form a line. It's perfectly fine for your heels to not touch the floor.
3. For this stretch, bend your left knee and push your right heel down. This will make your right leg straight; you should feel the stretch in this calf.
4. Hold stretch for 5 full breaths (in and out = 1). Repeat on other side.
5. Repeat again!
It is absolutely recommended that you stretch after you exercise. Your muscles are super warm and limber. This is the time to lengthen them out after contracting them during your work out. You will prevent injury, have better form, and be more flexible overall. Please stretch each muscle for 30 seconds. I know that seems absurdly long compared to how much you stretched in high school sports but, seriously, it's the only way for stretching to be truly beneficial.
In health,
Lauren
Thursday, July 22, 2010
2/365 Breathe Deeply and Feel Good
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
Yesterday was my second session with a new client. I asked her if she felt sore from our work out the other day. She replied, "No but, I woke up the next morning feeling good[...]usually I wake up and I'm dragging." How exciting! After one day, exercise has already affected her positively. Exercise and fitness doesn't always have to be about improving your looks or losing weight. Sometimes, feeling good is all we need. In my own experience, I have stopped caring about what the scale says and focus instead on how I feel.
To help you feel good, today's tip is to begin your day or work out with a breathing and stretching exercise inspired by Yoga.
1. Begin by standing with feet hip-width apart and arms at side.
2. As you inhale, bring your arms out to the side. At the top of your inhale, hands should be overhead.
3. In a fluid motion, arms come down to the sides stopping at shoulder height as you exhale. Still exhaling, bend from the hips, keeping back arched (swan dive). Once you get halfway down, round out your back and bring hands down to the floor.
4. Stay bent forward for two complete breaths.
5. Repeat as needed.
This stretch is also good if you feel tired and need to be energized.
In health,
Lauren
Yesterday was my second session with a new client. I asked her if she felt sore from our work out the other day. She replied, "No but, I woke up the next morning feeling good[...]usually I wake up and I'm dragging." How exciting! After one day, exercise has already affected her positively. Exercise and fitness doesn't always have to be about improving your looks or losing weight. Sometimes, feeling good is all we need. In my own experience, I have stopped caring about what the scale says and focus instead on how I feel.
To help you feel good, today's tip is to begin your day or work out with a breathing and stretching exercise inspired by Yoga.
1. Begin by standing with feet hip-width apart and arms at side.2. As you inhale, bring your arms out to the side. At the top of your inhale, hands should be overhead.
3. In a fluid motion, arms come down to the sides stopping at shoulder height as you exhale. Still exhaling, bend from the hips, keeping back arched (swan dive). Once you get halfway down, round out your back and bring hands down to the floor.
4. Stay bent forward for two complete breaths.
5. Repeat as needed.
This stretch is also good if you feel tired and need to be energized.
In health,
Lauren
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