After channeling your inner strength with Goddess
pose, it's time to try this variation. Not only will it tone your
quads, glutes, and core, but it will also increase flexibility in your
shoulders.
- Stand at the top of your mat in Mountain pose.
- Step open to the right, opening your legs about three feet apart. Turn your heels in.
- Bend your knees coming into wide squat until your thighs are
parallel to the ground. Your knees should be directly over your ankles,
so adjust your feet if you need to.
- When you're ready, lift your arms up, bending your elbows so they
are at 90 degree angles, and open your palms away from you, coming into Goddess.
- Now rest your right elbow on your right thigh and either raise your
left arm over your ear, or reach it around your lower back and clasp
your fingers around your right inner thigh.
- Hold here for five deep breaths, gazing over your left shoulder.
- Then switch sides, resting your left elbow on your left thigh, holding for another five breaths.
