Beat the frigid winter temperatures with yoga that will warm you from the inside out! Begin to build internal heat with movement that will strengthen and lengthen your body, increase your stamina, and leave you feeling stronger.
Here are Amanda’s favourite yoga postures to build heat and warm up on these cold winter days!
Virabdrasana 2 (Warrior 2)
Virabdrasana 2 (Warrior 2)
Stand in Mountain pose at the top of your mat and take a large step back with one foot. Turn your back foot in towards 45-90 degrees.
Bring your arms up to shoulder height, palms facing down, and extend your arms long.
Slowly begin to bend your front knee and lower your pelvis towards the floor.
Open up through your front thigh, tracking the knee over towards the baby toe. Your back leg is long and front leg is bent.
**Caution: If your front knee is tracking over your toes then walk your front foot out slightly.
Plank Pose
Plank Pose
Start in table pose (on all 4’s) and spread your fingers and press your whole hand into the mat.
Walk your left foot back until your leg straightens and the bottom of your toes are pressing into the mat. Then walk your right leg back until it fully straightens.
Engage your core, keep your hips level and lengthen the entire back line of your body as the crown of your head presses forward and your heels press towards the wall behind you.
High Lunge
High Lunge
From downward facing dog walk your right foot forward as you place it between your hands at the top of the mat. Ground your right foot and the toes of your left foot as you left your chest and open your heart.
Option to keep your hands on the mat, lightly resting onto your right thigh or reaching back alongside your body reaching towards your hips. Feel the back thigh lifting towards the sky.
Leave a Reply