Yoga Moves: Archer's Pose demonstrated in Tuva

Yoga Moves is in Eastern Siberia where Yumee Chung demonstrates a bold seated hip opener called Archer's Pose. This one asks a lot of hips, hamstrings and also stretches the back while strengthening your upper body.

For more on this move visit the Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2017/09/11/archers-pose-asks-a-lot-of-the-hips-but-its-worth-it-yoga-moves.html

Or read and excerpt of YuMee Chung's article below:

Welcome to the Wild, Wild East! This is the Republic of Tuva in Eastern Siberia, home of the Genghis Blues, where cowboys, wrestlers, and archers reign supreme.

We couldn’t dream up a better setting for a bold seated hip opener called Archer’s Pose. This one asks a lot of hips, hamstrings and also stretches the back while strengthening your upper body.

Sit on the ground with your legs outstretched.

Clasp your big toes with your “peace-fingers” and thumbs, bending your knees as much as necessary.

Use your right hand to hoist your right foot and, as if drawing a bowstring, bend your knee and bring the foot as close as possible to your right ear.

Set your sights on a lofty goal and enliven your intention with at least five breaths before heading over to the second side.

Tuva

Tuva is a republic in Eastern Siberia. Located in the very heart of Asia, its borders meet Mongolia in the south and Krasnoyarsk in the north. This remote locale is rather far off the tourist track, but it offers serious culture buffs an authentic travel experience like no other. Nomads, shamans, throat-singers and the annual Naadym festival (featuring horse racing, traditional wrestling, and archery) await. Tuva’s only official tour operator is Sai-Xonash Travel.

Credits: Music by Evgeny Saryglar

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