PHOTOS: MARTY SCONDUTO; MODEL: RODNEY YEE; STYLIST: LYN HEINEKEN; GROOMING: CHRIS MCDONALDDesigned to create strong, sexy muscles, this sequence will
define your curves and increase spinal flexibility. with Rodney Yee
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post-practice
If you’d like to add to this
sequence, try Urdhva Dha-
nurasana (Upward Bow
Pose) after Purvottanasana
(Upward Plank Pose). Then
do the twist Bharadvajasana
(Bharadvaja’s Twist) as shown
above. Afterward, do a simple
reclined twist. Or just stop
at Supta Baddha Konasana
(Reclining Bound Angle Pose)
and Savasana (Corpse Pose).purpose
The idea behind this
sequence is to create even-
ness throughout the spine.
As you practice, imagine that
it’s a wheel. Think of your
thighbones moving back
toward the hamstrings, and
tucking the tailbone slightly.
The following poses allow
you to play with these move-
ments to find flexibility,
power, and extension.preparation
Rodney Yee recommends
doing whatever is necessary
for you to feel mentally and
physi cally settled before the
sequence. If you’re agitated
or full of energy, start with
Adho Mukha Vrksasana
(Handstand), or do a
sequence of standing poses.
If you’re feeling quiet, try
chanting or simply sitting in
meditation for a few minutes.back & twists
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