Yoga Cures: Simple Routines to Conquer Over 50 Common Ailments and Live Pain-Free (32 page)

The cure for jiggly thighs has a few parts. Probably even more important than the physical benefits of these
poses that strengthen your lower body is the harmonious mental state that your regular practice will give you.

Food choices are everything when it comes to how your body is shaped, and when you are feeling calm and

settled after regular yoga practice you are much more likely to reach for the kale-and-cucumber delight than
some processed or fast foods that love to take up residence inside your upper thighs! The more you practice,
the stronger and more toned you’ll get and the more you’ll be rewired to eat nourishing and delicious foods
that your body can enjoy, use as fuel, and process efficiently.

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High Lunge Arms Up

Come into a low lunge. Press down through your feet and bring your torso up, aligning your shoulders above your hips. Inhale and lift your arms straight up. Relax your shoulders downward. Stay here for five long, deep breaths.

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High Lunge Twist

From your high lunge with your arms still lifted, exhale and open your torso toward your right and open your arms.

Sink your hips lower. Stay here for three long, deep breaths and come back to your high lunge.

Warrior 3

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From your high lunge, tip your torso forward so it’s parallel to the ground. Shift your weight over your right leg and lift your back leg off the ground so it is parallel to the ground. Extend your arms straight out. Lengthen out through the top of your head and back through your back heel. Stay here for five long, deep breaths.

Do the routine on the other side.

Killer Car Rides

Long car rides can be a total killer, but scrunched backs, hunched shoulders, tense minds, dulled

energy, and tired eyes can all be remedied with a little yoga. And the most fun part about yoga for killer

car rides is you can do the moves on your scheduled stops. All you need is just a little space, and you’ll

be all set to carry on your road trip with ease.

THE KILLER CAR RIDES YOGA CURE

A really fun way to reset your system while on a killer car ride is to do a lap around the car, or even the gas
station or diner, on the next stop. (Keep an eye out for traffic, of course.) If you’re traveling solo it may be
safer to just do a lap around the car, and do a few of them, but with a group, a quick jog around the gas

station or diner is good clean fun that will reboot your entire system. The following routine, minus the pigeon
(unless you don’t mind getting on the ground), can also be done whenever you pull the car over for a stop. The
pigeon is a super great treat when you’ve reached your destination, though. Your hips will thank you!

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Standing Side Opener

Stand with your feet parallel to each other, shoulders aligned with your hips. Inhale and reach your arms out and up.

Grab your left wrist with your right hand. Gently pull your left arm up with your right hand. Let your torso naturally arch over to your right side. Stay here for three long, deep breaths and then work the other side.

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Standing Forward Bend Shoulder Opener

Stand comfortably with your feet a few inches apart. Inhale deeply. As you exhale, gently fold your torso forward over your legs. Interlace your hands behind you and let your arms fall over your back. If your hamstrings feel tense, bend your knees slightly and rest your belly on your thighs. Relax deeper into the pose with each exhale. Begin to lengthen your exhales a bit more than your inhales; this will encourage the body to open and the mind to settle. Stay here for five long, deep breaths.

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