January 2019 www.womanthismonth.com 24 FEATURE | fitness As we head into the New Year, virtually all of us are looking to get fitter and perhaps aiming to drop those festive-season kilos. Fatima Batook, founder of Pure Yoga and Cycle, who is both a yoga teacher and master spinning instructor, introduces us to the two disciplines which helped her lose 70kg and completely overhaul her health, fitness and lifestyle. MAT GETON THE DANCER POSE SANSKRIT NATARAJASANA Benefits: • Builds full-body strength, flexibility and coordination. • Opens the shoulders, chest and hips. • Stretches and strengthens the thighs, ankles and abdomen. • Develops greater flexibility in your spine, shoulders and hamstrings. UPWARD DOG POSE SANSKRIT URDHVA MUKHA SVANASANA Benefits: • Improves posture. • Strengthens the spine, arms, wrists. • Stretches chest and lungs, shoulders and abdomen. • Firms the buttocks. • Stimulates abdominal organs. • Helps relieve mild depression, fatigue, and sciatica. • Therapeutic for asthma FOUR-LIMBED STAFF POSE SANSKRIT CHATURANGA DANDASANA Benefits: • Strengthens arm, shoulder and leg muscles. • Develops core stability. • Prepares body for inversions and arm balances.
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