| There are a lot of excellent yoga exercises and | | | | Your hands should be 4 to 6 inches away from |
| poses to help you tone and strengthen your shoulders | | | | your chest. |
| and in this article I am going to present one of the best | | | | Next apply some gentle pressure by trying to pull |
| of these techniques. This yoga technique comes from | | | | your hands apart, without breaking the grip. |
| the great school of Kundalini Yoga and not only is it | | | | Then begin the following pattern of movement, |
| great for working on your deltoids, but it is also an | | | | don't forget to breathe vigorously while doing this |
| excellent exercise with which to warm-up and prepare | | | | exercise. It is one of the keys for it to succeed. |
| for doing harder poses and sets. | | | | As you inhale bring the left elbow up and at the |
| This exercise is called Kundalini Yoga See-Saw | | | | same time bring the right elbow down. Then as you |
| Exercise and although it focuses on your shoulder | | | | exhale bring the right elbow up and the left elbow |
| region, it is also excellent for opening and balancing | | | | down. Just like a see-saw. |
| your Heart Chakra. This is because it brings expanding | | | | Begin at a gentle pace and then as your shoulders |
| and contracting pressure to the heart region, and | | | | start to warm-up pick up your pace. Breathe |
| combined with the vigorous breathing, it helps to | | | | powerfully and go faster as you feel more |
| oxygenate your blood and helps your muscles, organs | | | | warmed-up. Remember though to listen to you body |
| and glands in this area to be cleansed and | | | | at all times, and slow down or take a break when |
| rejuvenated. | | | | necessary. |
| The work this yoga technique does for the Heart | | | | Soon you will start to feel it in your shoulders as |
| Center should not be underestimated. By charging and | | | | they are getting a good workout by this movement. |
| balancing this important center, the exercise helps one | | | | Try not to give up on the first sign of discomfort and |
| overcome suffering and helps one develop | | | | continue on as best you can. |
| compassion and love. This workout is very safe to do | | | | To finish: Inhale deeply, hold your breath and try to |
| and it's simple design makes it perfect for beginners as | | | | pull your arm apart with great force. |
| well. In addition, it can be done everyday and can be a | | | | Then exhale completely and again try to pull your |
| regular and healthy part of your daily warm-up. | | | | arms apart with great force. |
| Below are details of Kundalini Yoga See-Saw | | | | B. How Long: 1 minute - 3 minutes. |
| Exercise along with duration and practice tips. | | | | C. Benefits: |
| Kundalini Yoga See-Saw Shoulder Workout Details: | | | | Excellent for loosening up the shoulder joint. |
| A. How to do this Yoga Exercise: | | | | Great for warming up the shoulder muscles. |
| Sit up with your back straight. You can sit cross | | | | Good for strengthening and toning the deltoids. |
| legged or on a chair if necessary. | | | | Balances the Heart Center and promotes |
| Bring your elbows up to shoulder level. Bend your | | | | compassion, love and forgiveness. |
| arms and have your right palm facing your sternum | | | | Good for the respiratory system and builds fitness. |
| and your left palm facing away from you. So right | | | | Great way to warm-up. |
| thumb is above and left thumb is below. | | | | D. Practice Tips: |
| Take bear grip by clasping your fingers together to | | | | Stretch the shoulders before and after doing this |
| form a firm hold. The fingers are not interlaced, but | | | | exercise. Enjoy the great results you will get and use |
| instead the fingers of each hand are cupped in the | | | | your new toned and strong shoulders to carry others |
| other hand. | | | | higher. |