We know that yoga and fitness can be intimidating no matter what age you decide to start.
Not sure about trying out fitness classes? No worries! Your first class with us is always free, and not to brag, but we’ve got the most welcoming ladies around! Plus, today’s exercise is completely beginner friendly.
Starting lying down, draw in your navel towards your spine. Grip a yoga strap, scarf or tie loosely in each hand and bend your left leg, lifting it off the floor. Loop the strap around the middle of your foot and start to extend your leg straight up. Press your foot into the scarf and gently pull with both hands back towards you. Allow your left hip to stay close to the floor and see if you can relax your shoulders down as well. Look out for any accidental tension in your neck area and consciously relax.
Breathe into the back of your left leg to maximize the hamstring stretch. After a minute or so, bend your left knee and loosen your grip on the tie. Lower your left foot slowly down to the floor and repeat the above steps for your right leg.
We hope to see you stretching, posing and relaxing in one of our Winnipeg 55+ yoga classes soon!