GERI YOGA POSITIONS
Before embarking on any new exercise programme always consult your doctor. This plan is not suitable for pregnant women. Do not try the exercise within 2 hours of eating or after consuming alcohol. This plan was not designed by Schizo:Geri. We do not have any responsibility on any damage you could cause to yourself or to other people by practicing this moves on your own. We strongly recommend buying Geri Yoga video. (Click on images to enlarge). Information taken from The Mirror.

THE CRESCENT MOON

From all fours, hands beneath shoulders, knees under your hips, step right leg forward between your hands. On inhalation, take arms forward and upward, palms facing each other, arms extended, shoulder-width apart. Breathe for between 3 and 6 rounds of breath. Repeat on left side. BENEFITS: The crescent moon is an invigorating posture to stretch and tone the difficult to reach hip flexor muscles and thighs. Upper arms benefit from the stretch.

THE LION

Release any pent-up aggression and as Geri remarks "become five again". Kneel or sit cross legged on the floor, your hands relaxed and placed on your knees. You can even do this exercise sitting on a chair. Inhale through the nose, squeezing your face together as if you're tasting something bitter. Exhale through the mouth sticking out your tongue. Roll eyes upwards and move your body forward so your hands can reach over the edge of your knees or on to the floor in front. Exhale for as long as you can. Repeat 3 times. BENEFITS: As well as ridding yourself of tensions, this exercise tones the neck and facial muscles. It can also ease sore throats.

CHILD'S POSE

Kneel on the floor, resting your bottom on your heels, relax and move the upper body forward with your forehead on the floor and arms resting by your side. Open the knees slightly or use pillows if it's not comfortable. Focus on your breathing allowing you abdomen to expand when you breath in and relax when you breath out. If you have knee problems, lie on your back instead. BENEFITS: This is a rest position which can be used at any time during Geri's yoga programme. It's great for rejuvenating yourself in preparation for the next position.

STANDING BEND

In the original standing pose, reach your arms high above your head, Inhale, stretch forward and down as you exhale. Relax, breathing gently. Let your body continue downwards with each exhale. It doesn't matter if you can't reach the floor like Geri can. BENEFITS: Stretches the back and hamstrings. Powerfully massages abdominal organs and stimulates digestive organs.

STRETCHING FROG

This is an advanced posture only suited to those without knee problems. Start in the standing position, feet slightly turned out, Squat placing your hands in front of you. Extend one leg to the side. Keep the position for as long as you can breathing into the posture and never straining the muscles. Repeat on the other side. Only do this when you are fully warmed-up. BENEFITS: A fantastic stretch for the hip and inside-thigh muscles. Toning the whole leg.

WIDE LEGGED BEND

Place feet a comfortable distance apart. put hands on hips. Breathe in, then, as you exhale, stretch the body forwards and the bottom backwards. Relax the body down. Keep your legs straight, but don't lock the knees. Breathe in and out through your nose. Hold for a minimum of 3 rounds of breath. Come up slowly as you exhale. BENEFITS: Lengthens the spine to make it elastic. Mobilizes joint and integrates the entire nervous system. Tones the hamstrings. Increases blood supply to brain.

THE WARRIOR

Stand with legs wide apart, hips square to the front. Turn right leg out 90 degrees- Bend your right leg no your torso "skins". Keep left leg extended. Extend arms to shoulder-height. Make sure your knee is over the toes of the front leg. Repeat on the other side. BENEFITS: Super energizing posture for toning inner thighs, buttocks, chest and arms. Sink lower or hold longer as you improve

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