Yoga Sculpt: Legs

A strong base is the foundation for a strong practice. Here are a few of our favorite postures to help you strengthen and tone your leg muscles.

HORSE CALF RAISE

• Begin in Horse Pose

• Inhale and root down through all four corners of your feet

• Exhale and lift your heels off of the mat

• Engage your quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes as you ascend

SHIVA SQUAT

• Start from Standing Splits

• Exhale and chamber your lifted knee behind your bent standing knee

• Inhale and extend the leg back up

SMURF JUMP

• Parallel your feet on the floor

• Draw your tailbone down and out

• Pump your arms in and out

SUMO SQUAT

• Place your arms behind your head

• Inhale and squat low in Horse Pose

• Exhale and draw your right knee to right elbow

• Inhale and squat low in Horse Pose again

• Exhale and draw your knee to your left elbow