Dani Crooker is a yoga instructor and knitter. Now more than ever, yoga helps to keep her centered and strong, in her daily life with boys, Jack 3, and 2 yr. old twins Luke and Ryan and her husband Glenn.
She resides in Ridgefield, Ct. Dani currently teaches at Club Newfit in Newtown, Connecticut and at Yoga Spa in Elmsford and Sawmill Club in Mt. Kisco, NY.
In Knitting & Yoga II, Dani led us through breath work and seated pose. Both of these yoga exercises help relieve some of the discomforts you may feel when sitting too long, knitting.
Following is another yoga pose to relieve soreness in the hands and wrist, as well as the upper back and hamstrings, resulting from prolonged knitting.
Pada Hastasana or Hands to Feet pose. Standing with feet comfortably apart, hinge at the hips, keeping soft or bent knees. Slide your hands, palms facing up under your feet. Bend your knees as much as you need, to bring toes to wrist crease. Hang your head, inhale and as you exhale start to straighten knees and bend elbows out to the side while putting weight into the balls of your feet.
Garudasana or Eagle pose (arms only) In a seated position (pause periodically from knitting to get into this pose) bring your arms out in front. Cross the right arm under the left and bring the palms to touch by crossing wrists. Thumbs are towards your face. Keeping the palms touching lift your elbows while sliding your shoulders down your back. Now repeat this with the left arm under your right.
These poses can be performed as a warm up before knitting. They also can be used for a stretch during knitting. Don’t forget to try these stretches again when you are done. Now that you are all limbered up, here is a Yoga wrap sweater to knit and wear to class.
If you are interested in taking yoga classes Dani gives private sessions. Drop her a line at Dani4444@aol.com
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