Power moves to try
‘Doing just a few yoga poses regularly can make a real difference,’ says Annie Deadman. Try these simple but effective moves...
YOGA SQUAT (MALASANA) Stand feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, toes pointing outwards. Squat as deep as you can, bring your elbows to the inside of your knees and bring your palms together. Use your elbows to push your knees apart and hold the pose for 30 to 60 seconds.
THREE-LEGGED DOG (TRI PADA ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA) First, get into a downward dog position (hands shoulder-width apart on the mat, feet hip-distance apart with heels grounding downwards, tailbone in the air). From downward dog, lift your left leg towards the ceiling, foot flexed and hips level. Bend your left knee and let your heel move towards your hip. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds and repeat with the other leg. Return to downward dog before walking your hands to your feet and slowly curl up to a standing position.