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Legs up the Wall (Vipariti Karani)

Nothing is better than after a long day of work or on a free day like this, to relax in ‘Legs Up the Wall’. The blood which gather in the lower part of the body (because of all of the standing and sitting) will be moving to the other side because of this excercise.  It improves circulation and reduces swelling in the legs. Also stimulates the sleep. Perfect for people who have difficulty!

You can do this everwhere. In bed, at work or in the living room. Come sit parallel to the wall with your right hip against the wall. Bring your legs up while your back is lying on the ground. Slide your buttocks so that they both hit the wall and your legs pointing straight up. You can place your hands on your belly or straight at your sides, palms up. You can close your eyes. Stay here for 5 to 15 minutes.

The summer still has to start, but we are already into the winter. Last week we have worked in the studio to photograph the autumn/winter collection. An inspiring day!

Photographer Rogier Jaarsma in action!

Justin Nan is making a collection video.

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The Butterfly (Badakonasana)

The Butterfly is a hip opener. This posture stimulates the liver and helps us to clean our body. There are three places in our body where we store most of the stress: our neck/shoulders, belly and the hips. By doing this posture we can slowly dissolve the stress that is stored in the hip area.

Come to sit. Place the feet together on the mat and let the knees fall outward. Grap the feet with your hands and open them toward ceiling.

The active posture is great to start the day with. Keep the elbows close to the groin with a straight back and bend forward. Stay here 15 breaths while you are concentrating on the in and exhalation.

The passive posture is nice to end the day with. Let the elbows outward, arms hanging soft and relaxed. The back is allowed to be round. Stay here again 15 breaths while you are concentrating on the in and exhalation.

The Boat Pose (Navasana)

The Boat Pose develops your strength, confidence and perseverance. This posture makes the muscles tight and strong, next to that it also extends the back and lengthens the legs. What is also nice, it stimulates digestion and gives you energy!

Come and sit with your knees bent, feet on the mat, hands beside your hips to move your chest forward.

Lift your feet off the floor. Shins are parallel to the floor and at eye level. Stretch your arms with palms facing the legs. Keep your back straight and chest open. Look at your toes.

Want the posture a little harder? Stretch the legs completely. Find that point where you can keep your back straight and your abs working. You make the letter V off your body.

Concentrate on your breath. Breath, especially when the posture gets tough, deeply in and out. Stay here 5 breaths and repeat in total 5 times.

Kyra wears the Roots & Wings Leggings. Perfect for every Comfort Sport!