Queen pose (reclining bound angle pose) is a great way to open tight hips, stretch your groin and get ready for a luxurious sleep. If you can, do this pose daily for at least 5 minutes and up to 20 minutes. Don’t be surprised if you end up so relaxed that you fall asleep.
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Downward-facing Dog Variations to Avoid Wrist Strain in Dental Professionals
Downward Dog with a chair, as opposed to the traditional version on the floor, is great for keeping pressure off of the hands and keeping your wrists in a more neutral position. And what dental professional isn’t concerned about that?
Chairside Warrior II
Warrior II with a chair is great when you want to re-focus, need some confidence or want to stretch your hips and legs, especially after pressing on a rheostat for a while.
Goddess Pose
Goddess pose is a great lower back and hips release after a long day of dentistry. #yogafordentists #yoga #dentists
Balancing Table Pose
One-legged, knee-to-chest pose, or Eka Pada Apanasana, is a great lower back and hips release after a long day of dentistry. #yogafordentists #yoga #dentists
Lower Back & Hips Stretches (Eka Pada Apanasana & Apanasana)
One-legged, knee-to-chest pose, or Eka Pada Apanasana, is a great lower back and hips release after a long day of dentistry. #yogafordentists #yoga #dentists
Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)
Pigeon Pose, or Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, is my favorite way to open tight hips. Stress can create tension in the whole body, and many people carry tension in their hips, especially me.
Natarajasana (Dancer Pose)
A lot of you are Peloton people (or some other spin cycle) so today I wanted to offer you a “yogic’ twist on the typical quad stretch that is suggested after a ride. Natarajasana, or Dancer Pose, is a balancing pose that teaches concentration. This version of the pose opens your front body, shoulders, and hip of theContinue reading “Natarajasana (Dancer Pose)”
Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge)
The practice of yoga gives you messages that are very difficult to ignore. Through my physical yoga and mindfulness practices, I realized that I had a low grade gnawing pain in my right hip joint. In my mind’s eye, I saw that the inflammation occurring in between the acetabulum and head of my femur. IContinue reading “Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge)”
Yoga for Dentists 