Yoga Position: Windmill
Yoga
Exercise Description:
Yoga Position: Windmill
Classification:
Yoga
Instruction:
Place the feet wide apart, big toes facing in, toes facing out. Press down through the right hand and lift the left arm towards the sky, look straight ahead or look up. Lift the tailbone towards the sky and push down through all four corners of the feet. Lift the kneecaps up by contracting the quadricep muscles. Maintain a straight spine and keep the legs straight but not locked. Maintain this pose for 5 to 10 deep breaths.
Side Note:
Massages and tones the internal organs. Tones the oblique musculature. Strengthens the legs and increases the abductor, hamstrings and groin musculature.