I want to be toned & sexy
It’s not your average fitness request, but reviving that body-aware feeling (remember that?) can deliver a rewarding side-order of sexy. ‘While yoga tones your body, it also exercises and tightens your pelvic floor and keeps your spine supple,’ says instructor Stephanie Parmenter, all things that are great for body confidence and sexual enjoyment. It can also help with better posture, balance, brain function and sleep. WILL IT SUIT ME? Yes! It’s even good for exercise newbies. ‘Just being present in the room can do great things for mind, body and soul,’ says Stephanie.
WHICH CLASS SHOULD I TRY? ‘If you’re a beginner, start with Hatha Yoga. Its array of poses are designed to lengthen and strengthen the body,’ says Stephanie. ‘Once you’ve mastered it, move on to Hatha Flow, vinyasa or Bikram Yoga.’
LIKE A TASTER? Try the child’s pose… Kneel on the floor, sit back on your heels with your big toes together. Widen your knees; exhale; lean forward with your hands in front of you. Stretch out; let your body relax between your legs.
Try touching your forehead to the mat.
Hold for 30 seconds, breathing easily. Stephanie Parmenter is a yoga teacher at Yogaway in Hertfordshire. Follow her on Instagram @stephanieparmenteryoga