Sea Swimming and Yoga

Yoga and Swimming - a complementary therapy

Benefits of Yoga    
                                                                   

Improves flexibility     
                                   

Improves circulation

Increases stamina and strength

Maintains spinal alignment

Keeps spinal discs active

Lowers blood pressure

Regulates adrenals

Softens neck and back pain

Improves lung capacity

Boots immune system

Meditative

Creates calm and clarity

Benefits of Swimming

Strengthens thoracic and abdominal muscles

Increases lung capacity

Increases elasticity of the lungs

Builds endurance

Can help reduce back pain and relieve arthritis

Improves cardiovascular health

Releases endorphins

Meditative

Creates calm and clarity

Increase stability and improve range of  motion with yoga exercises in and out of the water. Think about shoulders, hips, spine and ankles. 

• Thread the needle 
• Supine spinal twist
• Cobra
• Lunge with arms up
• Plank with top of feet resting on mat

Also try being present in the moment when you are breathing. Take each breath slowly and enjoy it. Let go of clinging to results in yoga and swimming. Watch the body, how it moves and the nature of your mind - your reactivity. 

Thread the Needle

Supine Spinal Twist