How to Do a Yoga Horse Position

The horse position in yoga is meant to help you relax.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Stand with your feet apart, firmly placed on the ground shoulder width apart. Make sure your toes are slightly turned inward and your knees are bent slightly.

2. Inhale deeply through your nose, raising your arms slowly from your waist and up your torso, turning your palms upward.

3. Picture yourself drawing your breath from your spine all the way to the top of your head.

4. Turn your hands over and slowly lower them, exhaling.

5. Picture yourself drawing your breath all the way down your spine and to the center of your body.

6. Repeat the entire process two more times.

Tips & Warnings

• Take your time when doing yoga poses, and only do as much as your body will allow. Do not strain yourself.

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[FrazzledNanny]

on 4/1/2009 I want to try yoga. Thanks for the article. 5*