Friday's Dancing Blogger and a Few Flexibility Tips

This is dancer Alexa from Ballet Fillet.  Impressive, yeah?

For those wanting more flexibility in the back, it's not as hard as you think.  Although you may not be able to jump like Alexa, gaining a more flexible and stronger back is key to good posture and good health. 

Some Tips:

~Try the famous cobra yoga position.  Go as far as you can and hold for thirty seconds. Try going a little farther each time.

~Lay on your stomach and lift up your chest and arms and hold it for a minute.  When you feel your chest lowering fight to go a little higher.

~ Traditional back bends and the camel pose not only help with back flexibility but also balance. 

~Stretch your back out the other way in child's pose.  This is important as to not stress out the back too much.  A forward bend is also recommended.

Remember, for each stretch go only as far as it is comfortable.  Also, I am not a yoga expert or a doctor so all my recommendations are purely things that have helped me gain more flexibility.  Tried and tested by yours truly.

And if you would like to send in a jumping, dancing, twirling photo just email me at tiffkaddy at hotmail.com.  It can be a professional one like Alexa or a "I just wanna have fun" shot of you on the beach.  We are all dancers!