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Stretching Exercises: 6 Yoga Moves That'll Make You Look Younger

Ward off lines and wrinkles by adding one or all six of these anti-aging, super-stretching yoga poses to your workout

by Kristen Oldham Giordani

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Plow • Lie on the floor with your legs straight up toward the ceiling at a 90 degree angle.

• Place your arms alongside your body with palms down.

• Press into your hands and engage your abs to lift your legs up and over your head.

• If your legs don't touch the floor behind you, place your hands on your back to support your weight.

• If your toes do hit the floor, clasp your hands together and try to roll your shoulder blades together under your body.

• Hold for 45 seconds and gently roll through your spine to release the pose.

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Downward facing dog is hands down my favorite move. Some of these are not very good if your have a bad back or neck.

by Squidney Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 03:01PM Report as inappropriate

Very interesting, but be careful if you have a preexisting injury and/or pain.

by robyne00 Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 03:48PM Report as inappropriate

It's not exactly yoga that is anti-aging, but rather more the stretching that forces you to relax and breath, allowing you to clear your mind. I did gymnastics for 15 yrs and I found that stretching for 20minutes a day, with similar moves here, before the yoga fad, helped me reduce stress, even when the pressures of competition was upon me. This should explain for the yoga amateurs why exactly the move helps with anti-aging and also mention that most of these moves are not for those with joint or back problems such as myself. It's like blind faith with this article. You tell me what to do, but why?

by Lani702 Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 10:02AM Report as inappropriate

and yoga will help destress too

by kimihavens Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 01:13PM Report as inappropriate

im new to yoga (and love it) i tried this, the first 1 i couldnt really get, i was a little confused and dont bend that way. the second kept making me laugh. the rest i got lol

by Sohee Monday, September 17, 2012 at 01:55PM Report as inappropriate

Yoga is addicting and it is good for you!!! I try for 3 to 4 classes per week.

by Ydabney Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 10:51AM Report as inappropriate

yoga is my favorite..yyaayy ^.^

by jaye_tyler Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 02:58PM Report as inappropriate

I'm not very flexable so some of this will be difficult for me to accomplish

by rachaellh13 Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 04:02PM Report as inappropriate

also gives u energy for the day

by beautyinside Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 05:43AM Report as inappropriate

I will have to try these

by LittleBunny Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 10:49AM Report as inappropriate