yoga is one of the best means to get your body, mind and soul ready for the mountains.
the
various strengthening and lengthening exercises don’t only prepares
bones and muscles for the action up hill, but also trains the mind to
focus, balance, and stay calm in all situations. and since everything
just flows that little bit smoother with proper inspiration, this whole
sequence was shot in front of the perfect winter backdrop in a little
Bavarian forest to add some external motivation.
with a bit of yoga experience you can obviously try some of the poses on your next walk or in your favourite nature spot –
just make sure you have tried them before and are absolutely confident
with their execution as we will not take any liability for any mishaps!
start standing in Tadasana
with your feet hip-width apart, outer sides of feet parallel to the
sides of your mat. have the knees slightly bent and your pelvis upright
(tailbone slightly tucked without losing the curve in the lower back).
open your arms and palms towards the sky and charge yourself up with
nature's energy in Prana Mudra. Close your eyes and take a couple of
deep breaths here to center yourself and ignite the practice.
eyes still closed, swipe your arms up until palms meet and cross all fingers except index fingers and thumbs for the centering Sampurna Mudra.
exhale lower your hands exhaling through the midline and bring them in
front of your heart. repeat as many times as you like – or until you
feel really focused and centered.
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Uttanasana |
exhale,
bend your knees and bow forward for Uttanasana. bend knees so much (or little)
that your finger tips reach the ground. inhale lengthen your spine (and bend
knees more if you have to), exhale round and bow again. repeat 3 times. add a
couple rounds of Sun Salutations to get the energy moving and the muscles
warmed up. You can use any variation / style that you know or like. if you’re not familiar with any yet,
there is a bunch of video tutorials on YouTube.
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Utkatasana |
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