Yoga

Having talked things through with my Osteopath and Masseuse I have decided to join a beginners Yoga class to help me build up strength, especially in my core and power muscles.

• Reduced stress and anxiety with improved relaxation and mental health
  
• Improved muscle tone, with an increase in strength
  
• Improved joint mobility and overall flexibility
  
• Detoxification effect due to the massaging of various organs, yoga ensures optimal blood supply to various parts of the body, helping to eliminate toxins
  
• Pain management and prevention due to the increase in muscle length
  
• Better posture
  
• Increased cardiovascular fitness due to the stamina required to hold postures strength, helping to bring the body back into balance and alignment
  
• Weight loss due to increased stamina, particularly with power yoga
  

I also need to remember to do all of the following exercise I have been given over the last 6 months, which I have not been doing as regular once new exercises were introduced because I felt I was ok (apparently they need to be done all of the time even when fit!). I have also been promised some more will be sent in the post with images to help.

• Lumbar roll
  
• Knee hugging
  
• Cat stretch (this one should help lengthen my spine)
  
• Glute stretch (I have always done this since the problem with my hamstring and would recommend it!)
  
• True hamstring stretch (lying)
  
• Kegel exercise (lower back strengthening)
  
• Deadbug (lower back strengthening)
  
• Bridge (lower back strengthening)
  

Not sure when I will go to work now but with running Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Yoga Thursday (13/1) things are starting to take shape.

Just need to think about where I slot some work in the gym into the schedule and the jobs a good onr.