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In many parts of the country, team sports have been cancelled because
of the pandemic. In some places it is hard to play outside because of
COVID and/or the weather. But there is one sport you can do in your
own home. It's yoga!
Can you pose like a dog? How
about a cat? Maybe a cobra or
a butterfly?
These poses can be fun and
silly. They are also yoga
poses that are good
for you!
Have you ever watched a dog when it
gets up from resting? It might do this
stretch which ancient yogis (people who
do yoga) discovered was a good stretch
for people, too.
Downward Facing Dog
Sit on the floor and bring the
soles of your feet together.
Let your knees fall outward
so your legs look like
butterfly wings.
Butterfly
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Go to your hands
and knees and
breathe in deeply
through your
nose.
Exhale and
stretch your
legs and arms
so that your
bottom is up in
the air.
Push the ground firmly
with your hands. Stretch
your legs, bending and
straightening your
knees very carefully.
Stop if you feel any pain!
Return to your
hands and
knees.
Relax and
repeat.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Bring one leg in front of you
so your shin is parallel to
the top edge of a wall, draw
the other leg behind so your
knee is on the ground.
Your
back foot
can be flat
on the ground, or your toes
can be tucked under.
Pigeon
Cat Pose
Move onto your hands and
knees. Take a deep breath in
through your nose. Round your
back and lower your chin to
your chest.
Exhale and lower your back
and raise your head.
Rest and repeat.
Yoga began in
India long ago.
Ancient statues
show figures in
various yoga
poses.
No one knows exactly when yoga began. It's been around for thousands of years. How yoga is practiced
has changed over time as different people in different places started doing it. But one thing that people who
practice different kinds of yoga agree on is that yoga can improve health and well-being for people of all ages.
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