Legs & Feet

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Understanding Yoga through Knowledge and Practice

CHAIR YOGA - LEGS & FEET:

Stretching the feet and legs during your work day can help prevent swelling of the feet and has an energizing affect on the nervous system.

POINT/FEX FEET Extend right leg forward, alternately point and flex foot Repeat 10 times each side Bring both feet under knees Alternately lift toes and then heels Repeat 10 times Back to Top
ANKLE ROTATIONS Extend both legs a little off the ground Rotate both ankles in opposite directions Repeat 10 times to each direction Back to Top
SEATED LUNGE Draw right knee into chest and hold around shin Press left foot into floor Sit up as tall as you can Hold 5 breaths Exhale to release and repeat to other side Back to Top
STANDING LUNGE Place hands on chair and step right foot forward, left foot back Bend right knee and press into left heel Keep hips square towards the chair seat Hold 5 breaths Step back leg forward to release Repeat to other side Back to Top