Stretching Journal (17/6/16) & Important Notes

Today's session looks like this:

1. Touch toes - 15 seconds / 10 reps
   
   
2. Camel pose - 20 seconds / 4 reps
   
   
3. Half Twist (Marichi's Pose) 12 seconds / 6x2 reps (for each side 6 reps, total of 12 reps)
   
   
4. Plow Pose - 30 seconds / 4 reps
   
5. Fish Pose - 20 seconds / 4 reps
   
   
   
   
6. Side Arch - 3 seconds / 9 reps (9 reps for each side, 18 in total) 

     

Between each pose I perform a restorative pose like Knees to Chest Pose or Child's Pose. This aspect is very important. The discs need to be restored to their original shape and position before proceeding to the next advanced pose, otherwise strain and over compression may occur.


Important Note: Do not attempt to perform any of the advances poses you see here if you have no previous experience with them. Start with beginner exercises until you are ready to perform more advanced stretches.