YOGA - GUINNESS STYLE

Mom has taken up yoga again, so to help her out I pulled out my old notes on some of my favorite poses.  Seemed like a good thing to share with you all, too.  I put it together about 8 years ago, so you probably have all forgotten it by now.  Anyway, here it is:  or was:  

OK, I promised to give all you yoga fans my favorite poses.  This will be especially for all of you who have included a healthy living resolution in your 2015 New Year's Resolutions.

Here goes: 

#1.  I always start with the Puppy Splay.  This simple pose lets you really stretch those thigh muscles.  Hold it for 12 seconds.  Ahhhh, doesn't that feel wonderful?  You can add a Kong Toy if you like.  I sometimes do this while working on peanut butter in my Kong.  But I leave that up to you.

 

 

 

#2.   This one is the Wriggle Pose.  It massages the spine and is especially good for when you have an itchy back and you don't have someone to scratch it for you.  It can be done with or without the frizbee.  I prefer with, as it gives me something to shake while I wriggle.

 

 

 

 

#3.  Everyone knows this one!  This is Downward Facing Dog.  We dogs do it so much better than our people, but someday, I'll get Mom to do it almost as good.  Best done with tail in the air as you see me doing.

 

 



 

#4.  This is the Heel To Ear Twist.  Careful not to get your toenails stuck in your earrings, ladies.  I sometimes get caught in my dog park tags.  Notice the nose pointing directly upward.  It takes some practice, but you can do it.

 

 

 

#5.  This is Reverse Tree Pose.  It's reverse 'cuz when humans do Tree Pose, they stand on ONE leg and their other legs are in the air.  Dogs can't do that.  Instead, we stand with THREE legs on the ground and ONE in the air.  This is a very good pose for balance.  It also allows you to do some very necessary functions like answer email on your walks. 

 

 

 



#6.  The final one for today is called Savasana or Resting Pose.  It's really a lot like the Puppy Splay except that you keep your head down and breathe as if you are asleep.  That way people won't bother you and you can really sleep.  But don't snore, 'cuz then they laugh.  And that isn't very restfull.  It's embarrassing!

 

 



 

Namaste everyone! 

'Till next week,

G

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