Planet PE
GCSE PE REVISION REASONS AND BENEFIT OF TAKING PART IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
In this podcast we look at the categories that the reasons and benefits of taking part can be divided into. We look at the key definitions and as always the information links to the GCSE PE Edexcel course.
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EASY PLOUGH
Try the Plough in stages to find the version that’s right for you. Single Leg Shoulderstand and Bridge will give you a combination of strength, balance, and flexibility.
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TWO-HAND SNAKE
This balancing pose strengthens both arms and abs and improves concentration. End with a standing chin lock that calms the mind and emotions.
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GET THE EDGE WITH YOGA
Whether you run, lift weights, or play soccer, basketball, or tennis, Wai Lana’s stretches counterbalance tight muscles, giving you winning-edge flexibility. Learn a meditation that will put you on top of your mental game, too.
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THE SACRUM ROCK
Rock your sacrum up and down and back and forth to soothe and stretch your lower back. Energize your entire body with Salute to the Sun.
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Time Goes By
Wai Lana Insights reveals the heart of the yoga lifestyle, making timeless, practical wisdom accessible to everyone. “As expected, the early cherry blossoms appear in March. Blooming tree after tree …”
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Mother and Son
Wai Lana Insights reveals the heart of the yoga lifestyle, making timeless, practical wisdom accessible to everyone. “The ancient yoga scriptures encourage us to cultivate spiritual knowledge side by side with material knowledge ...”
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SALUTE TO THE SUN—PART 4
A review of the individual poses that make up steps 9 through 12 and a demonstration of how to link up all 12 steps.
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SALUTE TO THE SUN—PART 2
After a review of the first four poses that make up the Salute to the Sun, Wai Lana shows how to link them together.
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ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING
This breathing technique calms nerves and purifies and oxygenates the blood.
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THREADED TWIST
Threading your arm through your leg gives you stability and leverage for a great spinal twist. Round out the session with an energizing breath, Headstand, and deep relaxation.
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LEAN ON IT! (PART 1)
Make friends with your wall, letting it support you in a variety of yoga poses. A wall makes it fun and easy to balance, twist, and stretch.
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PLOUGH TWIST
Get the extra benefits of a twist as you walk your legs to the side in this upside down pose. Try a new twist on Triangle too.
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TWISTING COBRA
Stretch and compress your abdominal organs with a variety of poses that relieve gas and mild constipation and tone the liver and kidneys.
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TORSO TWIST TOES TOUCH
Twist your torso to touch your toes and loosen your spine, hips, and legs at the same time. Then balance on your buttocks in Full Arrow.
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CRADLE ROCK
Cradle your leg as you rock it back and forth to loosen your hips. Then try the Scoop, a fun and relaxing way to stretch the spine and hamstrings.
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Lasting Happiness
The wisdom of yoga revealed in Wai Lana Insights will inspire you on your journey towards a happier and healthier life. “Temporary happiness is quickly swept away by time. But there is a way to cultivate a deeper, lasting happiness ...”
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Life’s Masquerade
The wisdom of yoga revealed in Wai Lana Insights will inspire you on your journey towards a happier and healthier life. “... life is like a masquerade party. We pretend to be someone we’re not, bumping into others who are also not who...
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Tame Your Mischievous Mind
Wai Lana Insights reveals the heart of the yoga lifestyle, making timeless, practical wisdom accessible to everyone. “The mind can be like a two year old child. Non-stop, bouncing off the walls ...”
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Exercise Promotes Good Sleep
Wai Lana Insights reveals the heart of the yoga lifestyle, making timeless, practical wisdom accessible to everyone. “Thirty to fifty minutes of moderate exercise during the day can help ...”
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TOPSY TURVY
Today’s upside down poses give your glands a boost, regulating those pesky hormones.
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LORD OF THE DANCE
This graceful balancing pose is a study in concentration, poise, and beauty. After backbends and a twist, end the session with musical meditation.
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DYNAMIC COMBO ROLLS
Turn upside down, stretch your hamstrings, test your balance, and strengthen your abs all in one fun exercise that combines different poses.
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UN-KNOT YOUR NECK
Get rid of kinks and stubborn knots in your neck with exercises that release tension and prevent headaches. The flexibility you gain will prepare you for a few upside down poses.