The Flag exercise is a yoga pose that helps to stretch and strengthen the muscles in the back, shoulders, and hamstrings. It also helps to improve balance and focus.
How to perform
Step by step instructions for the Flag exercise:1. Begin by standing with your feet hip-width apart, arms at your sides.
2. Inhale and raise your arms overhead, interlocking your fingers and extending them towards the ceiling.
3. Exhale and lean to the right, keeping your torso straight and bending at the waist. Keep your arms in line with your ears.
4. Hold this position for 5-10 breaths, focusing on stretching the left side of your body.
5. Inhale and come back to center, then exhale and lean to the left, focusing on stretching the right side of your body.
6. Hold this position for 5-10 breaths.
7. To come out of the pose, inhale and return to center, then exhale and release your arms back to your sides.
8. Repeat this sequence as desired, focusing on breathing deeply and maintaining proper alignment throughout the pose.
Equipment required
Body Weight
Body weight equipment includes items like resistance bands, stability balls, and suspension trainers. These tools are used for a wide range of exercises that focus on strength training, flexibility, balance, and stability. They are commonly used in bodyweight exercises that utilize the resistance of one's own body to build muscle and improve overall fitness.