Weights Workout 1
21-40 Minutes
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34m
This workout uses light weights. I'm using two filled water bottles weighing 1kg each. If you have them you can use dumbbells but don't go too heavy for this first of our new workout series, especially if you've not done any strength training before. You'll do a warm-up, then 6 different exercises repeated multiple times, then a cool-down and a very short relaxation.
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7 Kneeling Stretches
Enjoy a good whole-body stretch in these poses which are done kneeling on the floor. Please note this class might not be suitable if you have delicate knees.
Props needed: Blanket for padding under the knees and for Savasana if required.
Mat Direction: Short edge of mat facing screen
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Bridge Pose Flow
Move in and out of Bridge Pose variations to strengthen the back, core, glutes and hamstrings, while stretching the front of the body and opening the chest. We will then counterpose with gentle forward bends to stretch the back out.
Props needed: 2 blocks, a blanket for Savasana.
Mat direction:...
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Twisting Flow
A slow flow to open tight pectoral muscles at the top of the chest, bring mobility to the spine, and stretch the front of the shoulders, the inner arms, and the abdominal muscles too.
Props needed: A belt and a block to sit on if you need it for the seated postures and to put under your head for...
