DAY 13 - Day 5 of the YJ Challenge - Side bending today!! These are very common in every yoga sequence and for good reason! First, side bending is not something you do in your everyday life. That is why they are so important to include in a regular yoga practice. They stretch all the muscles along the side of your rib cage, spine, and pelvis. They also stimulate your kidneys and intestines. To keep a young, flexible, and healthy spine, you should move your spine in all 6 directions daily: Forward and Backward; Twist Left and Right; and Side Bend Left and Right.
I really enjoyed this sequence today and felt a bit challenged too. I loved how the Instructor, Jason Crandell, tried to include a side bend in everything we were doing. It's fun to take a basic pose and create a new variation centered around what you are focusing on that day. This makes the poses limitless and keeps yoga fun, interesting, and keeps your mind and body constantly guessing.
I'm really REALLY enjoying these new videos from YJ (Yoga Journal)! Especially since they have been focusing on specific area each day. I wonder if I will be able to access these videos after the challenge is over? I sure hope so!
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