Fab Mom, Dakore Egbuson-Akande Is All The Yoga Inspiration You Need As A Beginner
Stylish Nollywood actress and hot mum-of-two, Dakore Egbuson-Akande is surely your inspiration to start Yoga. Workout fads come and go, but virtually no other exercise program is as enduring as Yoga. It’s been around for more than 5,000 years. Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles.
It’s a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation.
Sharing on Instagram with a dedicated hashtag – #WednesdayFitnessWithD, the 40-year-old who is one of the ageless celebrities in Nollywood showed us three Yoga poses to get you started as a beginner.
See below…
- This is a handstand that’s great for overall strength, endurance and flexibility.
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2. This is a modified (boat pose) or “Naukasana” a balancing yoga pose that de-stresses and revitalizes on a mental level. On the physical level we’re working on our abs and balance which is great for arms, lower abdominals, thighs and legs overall so it’s a real quadruple whammy! you can do as many reps to keep you strong, supple and focused.
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3. A high plank and low plank. The plank pose is a very effective exercise to engage and strengthen the abdominals (core strength) my abs are coming in small small yay. As with any exercise regime, consistency is a major key.
Benefits of Yoga:
Yoga is a great activity for you if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease. It gives you strength, flexibility, and mind-body awareness. You’ll also need to do something aerobic (like walking, biking, or swimming) if you’re not doing a fast-moving type of yoga.
If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart problems, ask your doctor what you can do. You may need to avoid certain postures, like those in which you’re upside down or that demand more balance than you have right now. A very gentle program of yoga, coupled with a light aerobic activity like walking or swimming, may be the best way to start.
Do you have arthritis? Yoga can help you stay flexible and strong without putting added stress on your joints. You get the added benefit of a mind-body approach that can help you relax and energize.
If you’re pregnant, yoga can help keep you relaxed, strong, and in shape. If you’re new to yoga or have any health or pregnancy related problems, talk to your doctor before you give it a try. Look for an instructor who’s experienced in teaching prenatal yoga.
You’ll need to make some adjustments as your baby and belly grow and your center of gravity shifts. After your first trimester, don’t do any poses that have you lying on your back. And don’t try to stretch any further than you did before pregnancy. Your pregnancy hormones will loosen up your joints and make you more likely to get injured.
While you’re pregnant, avoid postures that put pressure on your belly or low back. Don’t do “hot” yoga, where the room temperature is very high.
