Yoga moves to improve posture and relieve stress –

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Although more static than a burpee, yoga movements also help strengthen our shape and bring benefits beyond aesthetics. The ustrasana and balasana postures, for example, relieve the stress and encourage relaxation. “They even align the spine and improve flexibility and posture,” explains the yoga teacher. Milla Monteirocolumnist for .

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Milla teaches:

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A. With your shins on the floor and your knees hip-width apart, sit back on your heels and lean your torso forward, extending your arms above your head on the floor.

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B. Raise your torso and gradually thrust your hips forward and throw your head, shoulders and hips arms back, forming an arch with the torso. Stay from one to three minutes in each posture and do as many repetitions as necessary.

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