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STAR & AeroPLANe POSE

 The Star & airplane poses, are two yoga posses that have been modified for the general population. You can perform them on the floor or on a step to add difficulty to the exercise. This will build your abdominals, known as our core muscles, our legs & ensures we have great balance. The importance of balance is often forgotten, but if you can’t balance, you’re more likely to fall over. So if your balance is good and you miss a step or trip you have more chance of rebalancing & avoiding a nasty fall or injury.

All we have to do is get into position & hold it for as long as we can, equally on both sides. As you get stronger you increase the time you hold the pose. Try it, incorporate it into your current workout & reap the rewards of some yoga.

Disclaimer: As with any type of physical activity, it is advised you warm up for 5 minutes before commencing exercise, followed by 5 minutes of stretching upon completion. These exercises are designed as a basic guide and professional consultations should be taken before commencing any exercise.

Pictures Courtesy of: Les Mills