Summer has finally arrived! And based on the weather we had last week— it’s looking like it’s going to be a scorcher here in the MD/DC/VA area.
I had my first trip to our neighborhood pool the other day. It was so refreshing taking a dip every few minutes after frying in the sun (make sure to always lather up with your SPF)!
If you are like me, yoga is always on your mind. As I read this month’s addition of Yoga Journal in my pool chair, I couldn’t help but think: How can I incorporate yoga into my adult swim?
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When I headed back to extendYoga, I googled "yoga at the pool." Lo and behold, of course you can do yoga at the pool! You can practice yoga virtually anywhere … duh!
Women’s Health Magazine wrote a short article called "Yoga Water Workout" (with pictures too).
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By practicing in the warm water at the pool, you can work deeper into poses and hold them longer without getting too tired (since your muscles will be relaxed and the water will support your weight).
Since water yoga is low impact and gentle on the muscles, it’s also great for the elderly, pregnant and anyone with injuries. Check out these additional water yoga exercises on LIVESTRONG.COM.
Remember when you used to do headstands in the pool when you were young? And we all floated on our backs (aka: savasana). Turns out, I was doing water yoga before I even knew what yoga was!
So next time you need a break from the sun, jump in the pool and get your yoga on. I can’t wait to try some moves the next time I’m poolin’ it this summer.
I wonder how this could work in the ocean?
See you on the mat (and at the pool)!
