Yoga H2O: Triangle Yoga Pose for the Water


This is post #2 in the Yoga H20 or Water Yoga Exercises you can do in your pool.  Be sure to read Post #1 here for important tips.  Perfect for staying cool and easy on the joints.
 

Yoga exercise for a cool poolside workout


Triangle H20 Yoga Pose in the Water

  1. Starting Position: Stand tall, in waist deep water, facing sideways to the pool edge. Right hand supported on the edge of the pool. 
  2. Step the left foot out about 3 feet forward from the right foot and sink down into a lunge position. Try to bend the left knee to a 90-degree angle, front thigh parallel with the pool bottom.
  3. Keeping the left toes inline with the forward knee Triangle Yoga Pose for the water
  4. Inhale - Let go of the wall and stretch the arms out to your sides as you rotate your torso and hips towards the right to face the wall. 
  5. Keep the left foot facing in the direction of the front knee and let the back foot turns out towards the wall slightly (maintaining contact with the edge of the foot to the pool bottom). 
  6. Turn your head to gaze over your left hand.
  7. Hold this position for three to five deep breaths 
  8. To advance pose place your left hand on your front thigh, leaning your torso in the direction of the thigh.  If possible extend your right arm high over your head in the direction of your torso. 
  9. Hold this position for three to five deep breaths 
  10. Repeat both poses in the opposite direction

Benefits:

  • Improves flexibility of the chest, hips and torso
  • Strengthens muscles of the feet, ankles and legs
  • Increases endurance and stamina

Read next post #3 for another great Yoga post for the water!

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