Yoga to the Rescue

Seated Twist

Camel Pose

Good food, good friends, great memories. At this time of the year we seem to indulge in all of the best things in our life. One thing we tend to overindulge in, is holiday meals. (and then we don't move around enough afterward!) This week on the blog, we at Norton Fitness have a little guide of yoga poses to help you digest, decompress and prevent you from getting too ill after all of the holiday festivities. (After all, it's better to be filled with joy-- not guilt!)

These few poses are easy, quick (it will take you no more than 5 minutes to do and hold all of them) and you will feel less stuffed, bloated and sick than you did when you began them.

Our first pose is a seated twist. This works by twisting your organs (in a gentle detoxing way) and helps  to get things moving-- if you know what we mean. You get into the pose starting in a seated position. Move your right heel by your left sit bone and left leg over right knee. Your right elbow comes to your left knee and left am swings around behind you. Spine straight.Deep breaths for 30 seconds, and then switch sides.

Secondly, Camel Pose, extends your torso which relieves abdominal cramps. Starting on your knees, bring your palms to your lower back, or to the soles of your feet. Make sure to thrust hips forward and hold poses for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Finally, Cobbler's pose or Butterfly stretch. This should look familiar from elementary school gym class. Sitting upright in a seated position, bring the soles of your feet together in front of you, with your hands on your feet. Next, keeping your spine straight, fold forward as you exhale. Press your elbows into your inner knees to deepen the stretch. Take 5 deep breaths.

Don't you feel better already? Enjoy time with friends, family and get the most out of your time this season.
Happy Holidays from Norton Fitness!