Deans' stroke musings: Yoga expert shares three key poses to boost walking performance

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Sunday, August 2, 2026

Yoga expert shares three key poses to boost walking performance

The only one even remotely doable is the bridge pose. Unless your competent? doctor got you 100% recovered AND CURED YOUR SPASTICITY!

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Yoga expert shares three key poses to boost walking performance

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Three poses revealed: Nicky Cossins highlights downward dog, pigeon pose, and bridge pose as key for walkers to enhance mobility, stability, and strength.

Why it matters: These yoga moves can counteract posture strain from backpacks, improve breathing on climbs, and stretch muscles after long walks.

Injury prevention: Regular practice may reduce stiffness, boost ankle and hip mobility, and support stronger strides on uneven terrain.

Yoga stretches assist muscle recovery after long walks

According to Nicky Cossins, yoga stretches help relieve tight muscles after extended walking sessions. This practice supports physical recovery following long-distance walks.

Downward dog stretch targets calves, hamstrings, and spine muscles

The downward dog yoga pose stretches the calves, hamstrings, and spine muscles. This helps release muscle tension that can build up from prolonged walking sessions.

Pigeon pose engagement of gluteal muscles and deep hip rotators

Pigeon pose activates the gluteal muscles and deep hip rotators. These muscle groups play a role in stabilizing the pelvis during activities such as hiking on uneven terrain.

Bridge pose strengthens glutes and hamstrings

Bridge pose targets and strengthens the gluteal muscles and hamstrings. These muscle groups are important for generating forward propulsion during walking, particularly when moving uphill.