Posts Tagged ‘weekly stretch’

Stretch! Camel Kissing Pose

Friday, January 21, 2011 16:48 No Comments

You haven’t heard of this new yoga pose, Camel Kissing Pose? You are missing out. Remember, kissing camels is good for you. You will stretch 34 facial muscles and 112 postural muscles in just one smooch (according to Wikipedia) and make a new furry friend in the process. Photo courtesy mysiann on Flickr How to [...]

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Yoga Squirrel Stretch

Wednesday, December 29, 2010 23:12 No Comments

It’s been too long since we looked at a good stretch here on this blog, but Yoga Squirrel is here to help you stretch out those 2010 blues and go into 2011 feeling refreshed. Photo courtesy Eschipul on Flickr (Eschipul on Flickr) The squirrel will show you the way: Kneel on your floor of choice [...]

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The Weekly Stretch: Lay on Tummy, Streeeetch Your Arms

Friday, November 13, 2009 19:01 No Comments

Is stress is like a Godzilla trying to chew up your muscles? This hamster looks like he’s got the solution– a really great stretch! Photo credit: knittingskwelgurl Here’s how to copy the hamster: Lie on your tummy if you can–or if you’re at work do the stretch standing. Look at the wall ahead of you. [...]

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The Weekly Stretch: Splay Your Wings

Monday, November 2, 2009 22:32 No Comments

Is that just Daylight Saving time making me feel stiff and drowsy? Maybe it’s time for a good stretch. Time to reach out your arms, splay your wings and get ready to fly home in just a few hours. Photo Credit: Michael.DK from Denmark on flickr You can do this stretch too. Stand up first. [...]

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Weekly Stretch, Break 1: Remember to Yawn

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 0:52 No Comments

I think, dear readers, we could all use a stretch break! Here’s a new feature–every week I plan to post the Weekly Stretch. There are many many sites, books, videos and sources out there to learn good human stretches for whichever part of the body you want, so I’m going to do something a little [...]

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