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The guy illustrating the stretch does it like a traditional American exercise, but it's just a variation on a yoga stretch and, instead of going back and forth, I've held the stretch, focused on breathing, and then changed sides.
westerebus
(2,976 posts)Nice stretch.
RainDog
(28,784 posts)In yoga, the bridge pose is different and doesn't include the shoulder stretch.
westerebus
(2,976 posts)No extension of the limbs and with the butt and shoulders on the same plane.
Bridge would put his shoulders on the floor with his hips raised.
namaste
edit to add. the full expression of flipping the dog would have him extend the free arm sky ward to open up the front of the body in an arc, good warm up to wheel.
do you teach yoga? or are you just an adept?
westerebus
(2,976 posts)I would call myself what my instructors would call me.
A Yogi.
Seven years.
A thousand plus hours.
One of these days I'll get it right.
AtheistCrusader
(33,982 posts)In fact, based on the video description, I guessed flipping downward dog was the move as well.
I just recently started Yoga myself, and I have to say, it's neither easy, nor stupid. It's very good for core/stability and range of motion. Should help me, as a runner/obstacle course racer. I'm very glad I started it.
westerebus
(2,976 posts)As a runner the stability in the minor muscle-ligaments surrounding the knees and ankles you gain will increase as will your over all endurance, flexibility and strength.
No, it is not easy.
One thing to keep in mind, it's your class, you are the only person who feels what you feel. So modify and be kind to your body.
Hip openers are going to be painful when you start. Use bolsters. Use blocks. Use blankets. The idea is to open up gradually. If you feel pain, come out of the pose. If you feel discomfort, use aids to support yourself and breathe. It takes a while for certain muscles to give in and relax.
My favorite instructor says: I want you to feel better when you leave than when you came in.
Power classes are not good places for runners by the way.