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A proper warm up is essential for keeping your yoga exercises safe and effective. Learn how to do yoga warm up exercises with tips from a yoga instructor in this free health and fitness video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:

Stretching is an important part of a yoga warm up. Get tips on stretching for yoga from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

There are several ways to warm up the neck for yoga poses. Learn how to do yoga neck stretches with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

The eagle arms pose is a great yoga pose to open the shoulders during a warm up. Learn how to do the eagle arms yoga pose with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

One yoga pose called elbow bent above the head is a great warm up stretch for the shoulders. Learn how to do this yoga warm up stretch with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

A yoga strap is a great tool for stretching shoulders. Learn how to use a yoga strap for warm up shoulder stretches with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

Threading the needle is a yoga stretch that is great for warming up the shoulders. Learn how to do the thread the needle yoga stretch with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

Using a yoga block to do core warm ups is a great way to engage your ab muscles. Learn how to use a yoga block for core warm ups with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

Abdominal pulses are a great yoga warm up for the core muscles. Learn how to do yoga abdominal pulses with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

A twisting core exercise in yoga is a great way to warm up abdominal muscles. Learn how to do yoga twisting core warm ups with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

The prone cobbler's pose in yoga is a great way to exercise abdominal muscles. Learn how to do prone cobbler's yoga pose with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

Yoga stretches can be a great way to protect wrist muscles. Learn how to do a variety of yoga wrist warm ups with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

The table pose in yoga is a great warm up for back muscles. Learn how to do yoga table pose back warm up movements with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

The child's pose in yoga is a great resting pose to learn for any yoga exercises. Learn how to do the child's pose with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

The downward dog pose in yoga is one of the most popular yoga poses. Learn how to do the downward dog yoga pose with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

Warming up the hips in yoga is very important. Learn how to do a variety of yoga hip warm ups with tips from a yoga instructor in this free yoga video.

Yoga poses have become increasingly popular as a form of exercise and meditation. The focus of yoga is a holistic one, employing a broad range of practices which focus on a new way of living, thinking and being in the world. Aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit, the health benefits of yoga are also great and varied. From relieving stress to strengthening and toning muscle, integrating yoga positions and exercises into your daily routine can be beneficial on many levels.
In this free video series our expert yoga instructor will teach you how to warm up for yoga exercises. A proper warm up is essential for safe and effective yoga poses. Learn how to stretch out and warm up your neck muscles, shoulder muscles and core muscles. You will get tips on doing the eagle arms pose, prone cobbler's pose, and the downward dog yoga pose. You will also get tips on doing core twisting warm up movements, and using accessories like a yoga block or yoga strap. If you are interested in yoga poses and exercises, learn how to warm up first with the tips from our expert on yoga.
Jennifer Kostel Jennifer Kostel is a Yoga Alliance Certified RYT® 200. Besides working with various clients privately, she also teaches at several fitness centers and yoga studios in Wilmington, NC. Her background as a professional dancer led Jennifer to yoga. In 2001, she experienced a back injury that forced her to cease all physical activity; it was even difficult to get dressed. She began to experiment with yoga and Pilates for some relief to the discomfort and pain. At first, Jennifer did not feel much of a difference so she did not practice regularly. After relocating to Wilmington, NC in 2005, she decided to give yoga another try. In early 2006, she began to practice once or twice a month and by August of that year, she had increased the amount of classes per week and registered for the 200 hour teacher training program. Through the gift of the yoga teacher training, Jennifer found more direction and purpose in her life. As a teacher, she hopes to inspire and pass the gift of yoga to her students.dkdk
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