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The Ankle Stretch Pose, starting position, being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Click on the photo to see how this lovely ankle opener, and balance pose is done! Yoga Poses For Men, Yoga For Men, Sciatica Stretches, Ankle Stretches, Man Images, Lower Back, How To Do Yoga, Back Pain

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The Ankle Stretch Pose, starting position, being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Click on the photo to see how this lovely ankle opener, and balance pose is done!

Try the Ankle Stretch Pose on the left side first, to test your ankle, before going into the full pose done on both sides. Here I am doing the pose on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This is a lovely ankle opener that can be intense. Click on the photo to learn more about this therapeutic Yin Yoga pose for your feet and ankles!

Try the Ankle Stretch Pose on the left side first, to test your ankle, before going into the full pose done on both sides. Here I am doing the pose on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This is a lovely ankle opener that can be intense. Click on the photo to learn more about this therapeutic Yin Yoga pose for your feet and ankles!

Try the Ankle Stretch Pose on the right side first, to test your ankle, before going into the full pose done on both sides. Here I am doing the pose on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This is a lovely ankle opener that can be intense. Click on the photo to learn more about this therapeutic Yin Yoga pose for your feet and ankles!

Try the Ankle Stretch Pose on the right side first, to test your ankle, before going into the full pose done on both sides. Here I am doing the pose on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This is a lovely ankle opener that can be intense. Click on the photo to learn more about this therapeutic Yin Yoga pose for your feet and ankles!

Full Ankle Stretch Pose, on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. If leaning back on your feet is a difficult balance for you, you can always reach behind you and place your hands on the ground. Try finding your drishti point, your single point of focus, as you gaze a few feet in front of your knees. This will help you balance as well! This is a lovely ankle opener as well as a balance pose! Click on the photo for more info about this pose!

Full Ankle Stretch Pose, on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. If leaning back on your feet is a difficult balance for you, you can always reach behind you and place your hands on the ground. Try finding your drishti point, your single point of focus, as you gaze a few feet in front of your knees. This will help you balance as well! This is a lovely ankle opener as well as a balance pose! Click on the photo for more info about this pose!

The Toe Squat Pose in Yin Yoga, being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This pose is deceptively simple in appearance, yet it is very intense for almost everyone. Nothing will open your ankles, feet and toes quite like this one. If you are a hiker, runner or walker (just about everyone!) this pose is for you! Shoulder Stretches, Shoulder Muscles, Hip Flexor Stretch, Tight Hip Flexors, Hip Flexor Exercises, Psoas Release, Foam Roller Exercises, Sacroiliac

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The Toe Squat Pose in Yin Yoga, being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This pose is deceptively simple in appearance, yet it is very intense for almost everyone. Nothing will open your ankles, feet and toes quite like this one. If you are a hiker, runner or walker (just about everyone!) this pose is for you!

Toe Squat Pose in Yin Yoga, with hands in prayer position, on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Learn more about this pose by clicking on the photo.

Toe Squat Pose in Yin Yoga, with hands in prayer position, on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Learn more about this pose by clicking on the photo.

Half Dragonfly Pose Starting Position being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen Mexico. This is the modified version of the full Dragonfly Pose, in Yin Yoga. Use this version if you have tight groin muscles. Learn how to do the pose, by clicking on the photo. Dragonfly Pose, Ytt, True Feelings, Meridian, Coming Home, Lunges, Beach Mat, Outdoor Blanket

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Half Dragonfly Pose Starting Position being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen Mexico. This is the modified version of the full Dragonfly Pose, in Yin Yoga. Use this version if you have tight groin muscles. Learn how to do the pose, by clicking on the photo.

Half Dragonfly Pose being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen Mexico. This is the modified version of the full Dragonfly Pose, in Yin Yoga. Use this modification if you have tight groin muscles. Learn how to do the pose, by clicking on the photo. Fascia, Meditation, Half, Learning, Best

Half Dragonfly Pose being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen Mexico. This is the modified version of the full Dragonfly Pose, in Yin Yoga. Use this modification if you have tight groin muscles. Learn how to do the pose, by clicking on the photo.

Squat Pose on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. You may want to hold this pose for 2-3 minutes. It is a real hip, knee and ankle opener. Sciatica Pain, Garland Pose, Prayer Position, Squats, Corps

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Squat Pose on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. You may want to hold this pose for 2-3 minutes. It is a real hip, knee and ankle opener.

Once you have settled into the Squat Pose for 2-3 minutes, breathing deeply down and into your belly, you may chose to do a twist here. Take your left hand and place it on the ground in front of your left foot. With your left elbow pushing firmly into the inside of your knee, twist your torso to the right, as you raise your right arm, reaching for the sky as shown, below. Elbow, Pool Float, Minutes, Belly, Muscle, Arm

Once you have settled into the Squat Pose for 2-3 minutes, breathing deeply down and into your belly, you may chose to do a twist here. Take your left hand and place it on the ground in front of your left foot. With your left elbow pushing firmly into the inside of your knee, twist your torso to the right, as you raise your right arm, reaching for the sky as shown, below.

Dandling in the Forward Fold Pose on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, holding this pose for 2-3 minutes. The action of this pose is to totally release your upper body, head and shoulders. Let go of all your stress, worries and thoughts of anywhere other than the sensation of the upper body release, in this moment. You are releasing through the spine, and working on the joints between the vertebrae. Yoga Postures, What Is A Metaphor, 2nd Chakra, Forward Fold, Myofascial Release, Vertebrae, Yoga Block, Emotional Stress

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Dandling in the Forward Fold Pose on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, holding this pose for 2-3 minutes. The action of this pose is to totally release your upper body, head and shoulders. Let go of all your stress, worries and thoughts of anywhere other than the sensation of the upper body release, in this moment. You are releasing through the spine, and working on the joints between the vertebrae.

The upright Cat Pulling Its Tail Pose, being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This is an interesting pose that targets the quadriceps, one of the few Yin poses to do so. Click on the photo to learn more. Chi Energy, Cat Yoga, Cat Tail, The Big Four, Muscle Tension, Yoga Practice, Mind Body

The upright Cat Pulling Its Tail Pose, being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This is an interesting pose that targets the quadriceps, one of the few Yin poses to do so. Click on the photo to learn more.

The reclining Cat Pulling Its Tail Pose, is deeper than the upright version. Here I am doing the pose on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This is an interesting pose that targets the quadriceps, one of the few Yin poses to do so. Click on the photo to learn more. Mexico, Version, Cats

The reclining Cat Pulling Its Tail Pose, is deeper than the upright version. Here I am doing the pose on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This is an interesting pose that targets the quadriceps, one of the few Yin poses to do so. Click on the photo to learn more.

The reclining Cat Pulling Its Tail Pose, is deeper than the upright version. Here I am doing the pose on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This is an interesting pose that targets the quadriceps, one of the few Yin poses to do so. Click on the photo to learn more. Restore

The reclining Cat Pulling Its Tail Pose, is deeper than the upright version. Here I am doing the pose on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This is an interesting pose that targets the quadriceps, one of the few Yin poses to do so. Click on the photo to learn more.

Raised Feet Pose being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This Yin Yoga pose is a lower back release, a hamstring, ankle and knee opener. Learn more about this simple inversion with many benefits! Chair Pose, Inversions, Release, Knee, Simple

Raised Feet Pose being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This Yin Yoga pose is a lower back release, a hamstring, ankle and knee opener. Learn more about this simple inversion with many benefits!

Raised Feet Pose, using the "Peace Fingers" wrapped around the big toe, being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This Yin Yoga pose is a lower back release, a hamstring, ankle and knee opener. Learn more about this simple inversion with many benefits! Peace Fingers, Big Toe

Raised Feet Pose, using the "Peace Fingers" wrapped around the big toe, being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This Yin Yoga pose is a lower back release, a hamstring, ankle and knee opener. Learn more about this simple inversion with many benefits!

Raised Feet Pose, assisted by the use of a yoga strap, being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This Yin Yoga pose is a lower back release, a hamstring, ankle and knee opener. Learn more about this simple inversion with many benefits! Yin Yoga Sequence, Easy Yoga Poses, Yoga Sequences, Beginning Yoga, Yoga Stretches, Stretching, Yoga Living, Yoga Props

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Raised Feet Pose, assisted by the use of a yoga strap, being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This Yin Yoga pose is a lower back release, a hamstring, ankle and knee opener. Learn more about this simple inversion with many benefits!

Happy Baby Pose or the Stirrup Pose as it is known in Yin Yoga, being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. To learn more about this pose and its therapeutic effects, click on the photo. Happy Baby Pose, Hip Openers, Central Nervous System, Body

Happy Baby Pose

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Happy Baby Pose or the Stirrup Pose as it is known in Yin Yoga, being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. To learn more about this pose and its therapeutic effects, click on the photo.

Happy Baby Pose with "Peace Fingers" hand position, being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Notice the tendency, with this hand position, for your elbows to move inside of your knees. To learn more about the therapeutic effects of this pose, click on the photo. Get In Shape

Happy Baby Pose with "Peace Fingers" hand position, being done on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Notice the tendency, with this hand position, for your elbows to move inside of your knees. To learn more about the therapeutic effects of this pose, click on the photo.

A modification of the Happy Baby Pose, known as Stirrup Pose in Yin yoga, extend your left leg, while hanging onto your left big toe with you "peace fingers." This pose is being done on beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

A modification of the Happy Baby Pose, known as Stirrup Pose in Yin yoga, extend your left leg, while hanging onto your left big toe with you "peace fingers." This pose is being done on beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

A modification of the Happy Baby Pose, known as Stirrup Pose in Yin yoga, extend your right leg while hanging onto your right big toe with you "peace fingers." This pose is being done on beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

A modification of the Happy Baby Pose, known as Stirrup Pose in Yin yoga, extend your right leg while hanging onto your right big toe with you "peace fingers." This pose is being done on beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

The Twisted Roots Pose starting position with your kegs in the Eagle Pose. This is a Yin Yoga pose, that I am doing on the beach in Playa del Carmen. Learn more about how to set up and practice this intensely therapeutic pose. Eagle Pose, Workout Clothes, Fitness Fashion

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The Twisted Roots Pose starting position with your kegs in the Eagle Pose. This is a Yin Yoga pose, that I am doing on the beach in Playa del Carmen. Learn more about how to set up and practice this intensely therapeutic pose.

The Twisted Roots Pose is an intensely therapeutic pose and a deeper variation of the Side Lying Twist in Yin Yoga practice. The starting position is with your legs the same as that in the Eagle Pose. I am doing on the beach in Playa del Carmen. CLick on the photo to learn more about this pose. Acro Yoga, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Essentials, Yoga Community, Lenovo Yoga, Yoga Body, Yoga Art

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The Twisted Roots Pose is an intensely therapeutic pose and a deeper variation of the Side Lying Twist in Yin Yoga practice. The starting position is with your legs the same as that in the Eagle Pose. I am doing on the beach in Playa del Carmen. CLick on the photo to learn more about this pose.

Beginning Frog Pose - From the Table Top Pose on all fours, begin testing your body, by slowly opening your knees. Keep your knees in line with your hips, if you can. This photo was taken on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Yogi, Stomach, Hips, Table

Beginning Frog Pose - From the Table Top Pose on all fours, begin testing your body, by slowly opening your knees. Keep your knees in line with your hips, if you can. This photo was taken on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.