[WATCH] Try the ‘Ardha Matsyendrasana’ pose with Yoga instructor, Lerato Maketa
Lerato will be sharing a different Yoga move with Review each week, starting from beginner poses and gradually advancing to the more difficult poses.
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Benefits of the pose Ardha Matsyendrasana (It’s a type of a yoga twisting pose)
This pose relieves stiffness from the back, relieves tension from upper arms, shoulders, back and neck, helps with indigestion, constipation and menstrual tension. Beginners can leave one leg straight and advanced yoga practitioners can bend both legs, she Lerato Maketa.
According to Lerat, pharmacist and advanced Yoga instructor, it’s a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation.
“I want people to know that Yoga is a journey and not a destination and it has to be enjoyed. For this reason, one may not compare nor compete with others in achieving poses.
For more information contact Lerato at 082 574 2218, and follow her video’s online.
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