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Yoga on the Keyboard
"You must approach your yoga
practice with reverence and gratitude and love.
Its very much like entering a temple." Amrit
Desai
Feet and Legs
Your
feet and legs are your roots to the Earth. They are your base, your
foundation to your castles in the sky. They create mobility and
supply you with direction. Often while on the keyboard, they are
asleep unless you take regular breaks. They love walks, rubs, movement
and attention.
Benefits of the feet and leg stretches:
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Increases circulation and reduces leg cramping
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Helps combat swollen ankles from water retention
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Creates stability and security
a. Point and Flex
Scoot to the edge of your seat. Start with both feet planted into
the floor. Extend your right leg resting your foot on the center
back of your right heel. Firm your upper right thigh straightening
your right leg to the floor. Inhale deep as you slowly point your
toes, exhale slowly as you flex your foot back. Be sure to articulate
your toes and the spaces between them as you breathe. Five times
and then go to the left foot.
b. Ankle Rotations
Start with both feet planted in to the floor. Extend your right
leg resting on the center back of your right heel. Firm your upper
right thigh straightening your right leg to the floor. Pointing
your toe, slowly rotate your foot around your ankle clockwise five
times. Then rotate your foot slowly around your ankle counter clockwise
five times. The slower the better. Please rest the right sole of
the foot on the floor and begin with your left foot.
c. Straight Leg Forward Bend
Extend your right leg forward resting on the back center of your
right heel. Plant your left sole of your foot firmly into the ground.
Firm your upper right thigh and flex your right foot. Try to make
spaces between your toes pressing out of the ball of your right
foot. Please place your hands on your left bent knee and slowly
lower your chest towards your extended right leg. Take at least
five patient deep breaths and then go to the left leg.
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