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Tips to Stay Active Using Yoga

As we’re coming up on the one-year anniversary of lockdown, its about time that we all start to find healthy and effective ways to stay fit and robust. Half of the Woodland population, the juniors and seniors, are not required to take a gym class, meaning they are possibly going weeks or months without exercise. No one is required to follow a workout routine of a D1 Athlete or Olympic Gold Medalist, so here is a quick and easy day-by-day yoga routine, along with quotes of inspiration and motivation.

“Obstacles are the cost of greatness,” noted, Robin Sharma, Canadian author.

Yoga is a great way to improve strength, balance and flexibility. It also helps your body maintain a healthy and steady metabolism. To start off easy, you can start each workout with these ten safe and easy yoga poses. 

Standing Side Bend

Begin by standing up straight and putting your legs together. Then, place your right arm by your side and life your right arm straight up in the air. After that, bend slightly to the right to stretch your muscles. Hold that position for ten seconds, then repeat using the opposite arm.

Downward Dog

Begin by placing your hands and feet on the ground, then lift your backside into the air. Your body should resemble a triangle. Hold that position for ten seconds.

Up Dog/Cobra

The Up Dog/Cobra pose goes hand-in-hand with the Downward Dog pose. After you complete ten seconds of the Downward Dog, switch right into the Up Dog position. Keep your back straight and your head held high, with your legs straight behind you. Hold that position for ten seconds.

Crescent Lunge

Begin by extending your left leg straight behind you and placing the ball of your foot on the ground. Then, bend your right leg ahead of you and stretch your arms upwards. Hold that position for ten seconds, then repeat using the opposite leg.

Cat

The next two yoga poses, Cat and Cow, help you focus more on your breathing. Breathe in during the Cat pose and breathe out during the Cow pose. In order to do these poses, you have to place your hands and knees on the ground. As you breathe in for the Cat pose, lift your back. As you breathe out for the Cow pose, lower your back and raise your head.

Cow

See above for instructions on how to complete this exercise.

Pigeon

In order to complete the Pigeon pose you need to sit on the ground and extend your right leg behind you then bend your left leg and put it in front of you. Hold that position for ten seconds, then repeat using the opposite leg.

Boat Pose

Begin by laying flat on your back. Keep your head and neck flat on the ground and lift your pelvis up in the air. Then use your arms to support your body weight. Hold that position for ten seconds.

Yogi Squat

The Yogi Squat is very similar to a normal squat; however, instead of bending your knees and going up and down, you stay down. Begin by getting into a squat position, then turn your feet away from each other. Hold that position for ten seconds.

Windshield Wiper

This next pose is a fun and easy way to end your pre-workout yoga routine. Lay flat on your back and twist your hips so your left leg is on its side and the right leg is on top of it. Hold that position for ten seconds, then repeat using the opposite leg.

“If your dreams don’t scare you, they are too small.” -Richard Branson.

Good luck with your journey to becoming more healthy and fit!

Gianna Costanzo

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