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Abs

The Core Curriculum: Shape

By Lara Rosenbam

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Cross-training with this abs-defining program will give you trimmer torso.

Twisting Warrior (Yoga)

"You'll shape your obliques while decompressing your spine," says renowned instructor Ana Forrest.

From a standing position, move into Warrior I (see the Essentials column on page 28 for more instruction), stepping your left leg forward, toes straight ahead, and your right leg back, toes turned out. Root your feet into the ground, engage your core, and twist at the waist, hooking your right elbow over your left thigh. Make a fist with your right hand and brace your left hand on it, lifting your torso up off your thigh and relaxing your neck. Hold for a few breaths, then repeat on the other side.

For more of a challenge, perform a bind by sliding your left arm down and around your thigh, clasping your hands behind your back.

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Comments

kuljinder
07 Feb 2008, 08:19

I have tennis elbow is both arms. I have tried the workout listed here for tennis elbow but my pain worsens when I do it. Are there any other yoga workout routine to try?

Thanks

iYogaLife Staff
07 Feb 2008, 09:08

Thanks for your comment about the Yoga Cures: Tennis Elbow. The key here is to not hyperextend your arms or do weight bearing poses in your normal yoga practice. If you start feeling pain in the tense and release exercise Yoga Cure, you should stay at the "low" level and keep your elbow relaxed.