Day 6: Standing Bow Pulling Pose #yogadebbychallenge

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Standing Bow Pulling Pose

Day 6 of the backbend challenge is Standing Bow Pulling Pose. Like Bow Pose, from yesterday, Standing Bow strengthens the entire spine and stretches the front side of the body. In addition to the spinal compression you also, create a spine twist and, when you bring your torso parallel to the floor, you irrigate your circulatory system; getting the blood to move from one side of the body to the other.

Imagine your legs as the bow and your torso your arrow. You must kick your top let up and back to get the 'bow' taut to allow you to shoot your 'arrow' forward to hit your target of balance. In other words, you must stretch and kick equally to maintain the pose.

Want to change it up a little for our challenge? Do Dancer Pose. Grab a strap, if you need it and put it around your foot. Holding strap with both hands kick back and up but keep your upper body lifted instead of dropping it down. Keep your arms behind your ears to allow your shoulders up open up.

Don't force your your posture and make sure you are warmed up before trying this or any pose. Post your picture to @Debby Nachmann Yoga on Facebook and use #yogadebbychallenge.

Day 1: Fixed Firm Pose #yogadebbychallenge

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Day 1: Fixed Firm Pose #yogadebbychallenge

Welcome to the backbend challenge! Day 1 (Aug, 19th) is Fixed Firm Pose. Grab your friends and family and have them join along...not just be your photographer! I am excited to see your pictures, share them on Facebook and remember to tag them #yogadebbychallenge and @DebbyNachmannYoga

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Join the #yogadebbychallenge!

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Join the #yogadebbychallenge!

Starting Wednesday, August 19th join with fellow yogis in a fun, 10 day, back-bend focused, yoga challenge. Check the blog each day for info on the day's pose, then take a picture of yourself in the pose and share it on Facebook. Tag me @DebbyNachmannYoga and use #yogadebbychallenge so we can all see your pics! Don't take the challenge too seriously, it's a fun way to build community and support. Let this be a chance to get creative and explore your practice, don't worry about being perfect or going deepest in your postures...just have fun! Can't wait to see what you come up with! Click through to see the 10 day line up...

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