Why spend the big bucks for a designer frock? Just follow these simple steps to a lovely summer dress or beach cover-up.
Role: ActorGive your sarong a polished look by hiding the knot.
Role: ActorThere's something so right about a sarong, especially on the beach.
Role: ActorDoing something called the Plank pose only sounds like you'll be imitating a log lying on the ground. In fact, you'll be imitating a log propping itself up on two twigs—also known as your arms.
Role: ActorDone correctly, this meditation pose allows you to sit without thinking about your body for as long as you like—or at least until you start to smell dinner in the air.
Role: ActorShiva is said to have created his personal warrior Virabhadra in a fit of anger by pulling a flaming lock from his head. But tearing your hair out is so clich
Role: ActorThis basic standing pose brings new meaning to the phrase "reach for the sky."
Role: ActorA Sun Salutation is a series of poses performed in a graceful flow and linked by breath—a method called vinyasa. It's a great way to greet the sun any time of the day.
Role: ActorThis is a great beginner pose that helps stretch the hips and legs — which feels especially good if you've been "couped up" all day.
Role: ActorThe Warrior poses are named for a fierce demon, Virabhadra, created by the Hindu god Shiva to avenge his wife's death. The demon sprang up from the ground with a sword raised overhead—striking the very first Warrior I Pose.
Role: ActorThe Crescent Moon Pose is a basic move that can help you stretch and relax almost anywhere.
Role: ActorThe Wind Relieving Pose stretches the lower back, sure, but as its delicate name suggests, it has one main goal. . . meaning you might want to think twice about practicing this one in the office.
Role: ActorA single banyan, India's national tree, can cover up to an acre or more. In other words, they're stable—which is what you should keep in mind when you're balancing on one leg in the Tree Pose.
Role: ActorThe Warrior III Pose recreates the moment that the fierce Virabhadra chopped off the head of his master's enemy. If you could do battle balanced on one leg, maybe you'd have a pose named after you.
Role: ActorThis pose is exactly as it sounds—you'll be drawing back an imaginary arrow. We don't want to spoil the surprise, but you already have all the equipment built-in.
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