Karen Voight, Geezer’s favorite yoga-like instructor, offers this nifty stretch to free up knotted spines:
1 Lie face down on a padded surface with your legs extended
behind you and your arms forward. Bend your right knee and reach your
right arm back to grasp your right ankle. For a better grip, press
upward with your right heel to flex the foot. On an inhale, push your
right heel away from your buttocks. Use this movement to help you lift
your head and right shoulder off the floor and slightly arch your back.
Hold this position for three breaths.
2 Once you feel comfortable with the modified arch, begin to form a bow
pose by lifting your left arm and leg off the floor as far as possible.
Hold for three breaths. Release and repeat on the other side. If you
need more cushioning, place a folded towel under your hips.
For illustrations of what you should look like while doing this, read more in the L.A. Times.
Health, fitness and lifestyle tips for people over 50 who still like to play hard
Saturday, May 31, 2025
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