{"id":21474,"date":"2023-07-07T05:22:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T04:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/?p=21474"},"modified":"2023-08-04T13:14:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T12:14:13","slug":"yoga-for-legs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/yoga-for-legs\/","title":{"rendered":"Build Strength: Yoga For Legs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2.png\" alt=\"legs\" class=\"wp-image-19541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legs are part of the foundation of many yoga poses. In this article we explore yoga for legs and highlight the best poses to build strength.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working on the legs is as important as working on any other part of the body.&nbsp;Strengthening the legs develops good body symmetry, improves functional movement and can help maintain good bone health. In sports it not only improves performance but can also help prevent injury and aid recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga can be an excellent way to build strong legs, which is why this article is all about yoga for legs!&nbsp;We will cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anatomy 101: Muscles of the Legs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen vs Stretch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build Muscle Strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strength Through Balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classes for Strong Legs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/\" style=\"background-color:#f52d63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up to MFML for a 14 day FREE Trial<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anatomy 101: Muscles of the Legs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll focus on 4 key muscle groups of the legs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quadriceps<\/strong>, or <strong>quads<\/strong> \u2013 the group of 4 muscles in each front thigh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hamstrings<\/strong> \u2013 the 3 muscles making up the backs of each thigh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gluteus<\/strong> muscles, or \u2018<strong>glutes<\/strong>\u2019 \u2013 the 3 muscles that wrap around the outer hips and buttocks on each side of the body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calves<\/strong> \u2013 the muscles at the back of the lower legs&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yoga for Legs: Strengthen vs Stretch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga enables us to build flexibility and strength. Paying attention to the legs helps distinguish between movements that strengthen or lengthen the muscles. It is an opportunity to become more mindful about the effects of our practice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muscles become tight when they are shortened. E.g. high-heeled shoes can shorten the calves and cycling can tighten the quads and hamstrings. When we lengthen the muscles it causes the ends of the muscles to move away from each other, this eases tightness and improves flexibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Muscles can be strengthened in 2 ways: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Isotonic<\/strong> contraction, where the distance between the two ends of the muscle either shortens (concentric contraction) or lengthens (eccentric contraction) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I<strong>sometric <\/strong>contraction, where the overall length of the muscle does not change during contraction. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Most asanas are physically static, so muscular contractions tend to be isometric ones, but transitions from one pose to another involve an interplay of concentric and eccentric muscular contraction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Uttanasana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uttanasana<\/strong>, a standing forward fold, requires the hamstrings to lengthen and stretch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For eccentric contraction of the hamstrings, make your way down slowly in a controlled way, folding at the hip joints. On the way back up the muscles shorten and contract \u2013 a concentric contraction. Uttanasana also develops flexibility in the hamstrings, so it\u2019s a great overall pose for the back of the legs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1625-v-stretch-strengthen-legs-bums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21475\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/clivefogelman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Stretch and Strengthen: Legs and Bums<\/a> class with <a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1625-v-stretch-strengthen-legs-bums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Clive Fogelman<\/a> focuses on the legs and the gluteus muscles. Do it mindfully to get a sense of which actions strengthen the muscles and which improve flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever feel disheartened about having \u2018tight\u2019 hamstrings, remember this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u2018Yoga is not about touching your toes. It\u2019s what you learn on the way down\u2019<\/p>\n<cite>Jigar Gor<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>YOGA FOR LEGS: BUILD MUSCLE STRENGTH<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Holding static poses generally requires isometric contraction. For example, in <strong>Virabhadrasana II<\/strong> (<strong>Warrior II<\/strong>) the front leg is bent and the length of the quadricep muscles remains constant. Hold it for a period of time and you will start to feel the burn!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1705-tutorial-explore-standing-yoga-poses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21481\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-5.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-5-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-5-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1705-tutorial-explore-standing-yoga-poses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tutorial: Explore Standing Yoga Poses<\/a> with<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/lizzie-reumont\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Lizzie Reumont<\/a> uses a chair \/ wall as options for the following standing poses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Virabhadrasana I<\/strong> (Warrior I)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virabhadrasana II<\/strong> (Warrior II)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trikonasana<\/strong> (Triangle Pose)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Utthita Parsvakonasana<\/strong> (Extended Side Angle Pose)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Paripuna Navasana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Navasana<\/strong> (<strong>Boat Pose<\/strong>), is known for strengthening the core and abdominal muscles. In common with other poses with straight legs, it also strengthens the quads.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1011-boat-pose-navasana-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21479\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1011-boat-pose-navasana-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch this boat pose tutorial<\/a> with<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/andrewmcgonigle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Andrew McGonigle<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Utkatasana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utkatasana<\/strong> (<strong>Chair Pose<\/strong>), builds strength in the quads, hamstrings and calves. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-568-chair-pose-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21480\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get the alignment right with this<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-568-chair-pose-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> tutorial<\/a> with<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/andrewmcgonigle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Andrew McGonigle<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Supta Virasana<\/strong> (<strong>Reclined Hero Pose<\/strong>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to stretch the muscles after strengthening.<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-580-reclined-hero-pose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Supta Virasana<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>Reclined Hero Pose<\/strong>, provides an effective quad stretch. Here\u2019s how to<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-580-reclined-hero-pose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> get the most from this pose<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-580-reclined-hero-pose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21482\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hamstrings <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For an effective hamstring stretch in a supine pose, grab your strap and try <a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-458-supine-stretches-for-hips-and-hamstrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hips and Hamstrings for All<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/clivefogelman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clive Fogelman<\/a>. Your lower back will thank you for it too!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-458-supine-stretches-for-hips-and-hamstrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21485\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/\" style=\"background-color:#f52d63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up to MFML for a 14 day FREE Trial<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>YOGA FOR LEGS: STRENGTH THROUGH BALANCE&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Balancing poses work well to strengthen the lower legs and ankles. Here are two balance poses to try that are great yoga for legs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vrksasana <\/strong>(<strong>Tree Pose<\/strong>)<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1077-tree-pose-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> tutorial<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/catherineannis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Catherine Annis<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ardha Chandrasana<\/strong> (<strong>Half Moon Pose<\/strong>)<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1102-half-moon-pose-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> tutorial<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/catherineannis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Catherine Annis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1266-balance-challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21488\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-7.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-7-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-7-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1266-balance-challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Balance Challenge<\/a> with<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/adamhocke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Adam Hocke<\/a> will help you to develop strength and stability in <strong>Tree Pose<\/strong> and also <strong>Virabhadrasana III<\/strong> (<strong>Warrior III Pose<\/strong>).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Articles to read on yoga for leg strength and balance: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn about<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/balance-strength-mobility-why-training-the-glutes-is-important-clive-fogelman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Balance, Strength and Mobility: Why Training the Glutes is Important<\/a> in this article from <a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/clivefogelman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clive Fogelman<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/balance-yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> read more about yoga balances here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>YOGA FOR LEGS: CLASSES FOR STRONG LEGS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to practice yoga for legs? Here are some classes that will help strengthen the legs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-119-beginners-3-standing-poses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21486 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10-1.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10-1-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-119-beginners-3-standing-poses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beginners 3 Standing Poses<\/a> with<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/clarebeagley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Clare Beagley<\/a> is a good starting place to build strength and steadiness. You\u2019ll transition through <strong>Adho Mukha Svanasana<\/strong> (<strong>Downward Facing Dog<\/strong>), another effective \u2018yoga for legs\u2019 pose.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1169-strength-mobilise-the-lower-body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21487 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9-1.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9-1-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1169-strength-mobilise-the-lower-body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strengthen and Mobilise: The Lower Body<\/a> with Andrew McGonigle. We often feel a tightness that we assume needs a stretch, but sometimes it is strengthening that\u2019s needed. So, this class focuses on mobilising joints in their full range with the emphasis on strength.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Barre <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barre is a wonderful and fun way to strengthen the legs. Here are three classes with<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/amyholly1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Amy Holly<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1819-barre-for-cardio-and-strong-legs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barre for Cardio and Strong Legs<\/a> will help tone quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1563-barre-leg-blast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barre Leg Blast<\/a> provides a 16-minute workout for the legs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1549-stand-in-your-strength\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stand in Your Strength<\/a> uses barre techniques to help us remember and celebrate our strength.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A FINAL THOUGHT AND CALL TO ACTION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga for legs doesn\u2019t just benefit the legs! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the foundation of our legs is strong, we feel strong throughout our body. Why not set yourself a goal and select one or more of the suggestions from this article to do this coming week? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What will you commit to? (Let us know in the comments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>p.s. want to know more about building arm strength too? Read <a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/yoga-arm-balances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yoga Arm Balances for Strength and Stability<\/a> also by Helen Krag!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/\" style=\"background-color:#f52d63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up to MFML for a 14 day FREE Trial<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-40.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19704 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-40.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-40-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-40-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-40-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><em>Author: Helen Krag. Helen is a health and wellness enthusiast; observer of human behavioural change; yoga teacher trainee; passionate traveller; and lover of the outdoors.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<div class=\"fb_wrap\"><a class=\"fb_link\" onclick=\"fbs_click('https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/yoga-for-legs','');return false;\" href=\"#\">Send to Facebook<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legs are part of the foundation of many yoga poses. In this article we explore yoga for legs and highlight the best poses to build strength. 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