Are you still feeling completely depleted from the summer and in serious need of a cleanse?

I totally get it.

Even as a trainer, I struggle to slow down come autumn.

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Second, you’ve been moving your body less due to limited time with a jam-packed social calendar.

With little time to recharge, your body is now screaming at you tohit the “reset” button.

How is yoga effective in reducing inflammation?

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To begin, sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you.

Bend your right knee, and place your right foot on the mat next to your left knee.

Finish with a counter twist the other way, and repeat on the other side.

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Engage your core, and hold for 3 breaths.

When you’re done, slowly come out of it the same way you came into it.

Repeat on the other side.

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Then, slowly extend your legs up against the wall as you turn to lie on your back.

take a stab at get as close to the wall as possible.

Allow your upper body to melt into the mat, and relax your arms into any comfortable position.

legs up the wall exercise

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Hold for 10 minutes (with a maximum of 20 minutes).

*Note: you’d be smart to avoid this during your menstrual, or moon, cycle.

Now bring your hands to heart’s center to seal your practice.

With health and happiness always, namaste!