{"id":10047,"date":"2019-11-12T11:16:20","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T03:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=10047"},"modified":"2020-05-14T10:57:46","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T02:57:46","slug":"5-best-yoga-poses-hotel-room-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/5-best-yoga-poses-hotel-room-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Yoga Poses to Do in Your Hotel Room"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Staying fit on holiday: Stretch your stress away while on vacation with the most rejuvenating yoga poses and techniques in your hotel room! <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As ironic as it sounds, vacations can get stressful. With all the extensive planning and walking, it can really put your body into overdrive. One of the best ways to soothe your muscles and calm your mind is to simply practise yoga while on holiday!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/191021-Youtrip-Ambassadors-Selects-35.jpg\" alt=\"5 Best Yoga Poses to Do in Your Hotel Room Angie Yeo\" class=\"wp-image-10208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/191021-Youtrip-Ambassadors-Selects-35.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/191021-Youtrip-Ambassadors-Selects-35-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/191021-Youtrip-Ambassadors-Selects-35-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you hone both your physical and mental wellness while travelling, here are some yoga tips and techniques from our very own fitness ambassador and yoga expert Angie Yeo! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"color\"><strong>5 Yoga Poses You Can Do in Your Hotel Room<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"color\"><\/span><strong>1. Single leg seated forward fold<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In a seated position, extend your right leg forward, and place your left foot on the inside of your right leg. <\/li><li>If your left knee is lifted off the ground and feels slightly uncomfortable, place a pillow under the left knee for support<\/li><li>Keeping your right knee straight, slowly walk your palms forward, keeping your chest as lifted as possible and your lower back as flat as possible.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Feel a deep stretch through your right hamstring as you lean forward. Take it to a moderate stretch that allows you to still breathe deeply and relax.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Lizard lunge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Come into table top position on the ground, and place your right foot on the outside of your right palm.<\/li><li>Allow your right foot to turn out slightly, and bring your left knee further away from you<\/li><li>You may opt to stay on your palms or come down further on to your elbows<\/li><li>Keep your chest lifted and try not to hunch over, feeling the stretch in your right glutes through the front hip flexion, and stretch in your left hip flexors and quads.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Stay for 10 long, deep breaths, and switch sides. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Pigeon pose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>From a table top position, bring your right knee behind your right wrist, and place your right foot in front of your left hip.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Slide the left knee further away from you, and allow your weight to rest equally on both sides of the hips&nbsp;<\/li><li>Stay upright for 5 deep breaths, allowing greater stretch in your left hip flexors and quads.<\/li><li>After 5 breaths, fold forward, working into your right glutes, piriformis, and lower back. You may opt to place a pillow under your forehead for greater support. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Supported fish pose (with a bolster \/ pillows)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Laying on your back, bring your feet together to touch and your knees draw out to the sides<\/li><li>To allow this pose to be more supported, place pillows or bolsters under your knees so you are able to relax further<\/li><li>Feel the stretch in your hips and your inner thighs, as you stay here for 10 long, deep breaths.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Legs up the wall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Laying on your back, bring your feet together to touch and your knees draw out to the sides<\/li><li>To allow this pose to be more supported, place pillows or bolsters under your knees so you are able to relax further<\/li><li>Feel the stretch in your hips and your inner thighs, as you stay here for 10 long, deep breaths.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5 Tips to Practice Yoga While on Holiday<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your mind and body in top condition even on your travels with these essential yoga tips from our fitness ambassador Angie. She is the co-founder of yoga studio Yoga+, and has over 7 years of yoga experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/191021-Youtrip-Ambassadors-Selects-39.jpg\" alt=\"5 Best Yoga Poses to Do in Your Hotel Room Angie Yeo\" class=\"wp-image-10213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/191021-Youtrip-Ambassadors-Selects-39.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/191021-Youtrip-Ambassadors-Selects-39-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/191021-Youtrip-Ambassadors-Selects-39-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pack a portable yoga mat into your luggage.<\/li><li>Detach yourself from electronic devices occasionally and set some time aside daily for some \u201cme\u201d time to clear your mind.<\/li><li>Look up simple meditation or visualisation practices on the go. Meditation apps like Headspace are a great way to start!<\/li><li>There\u2019s no rule that a yoga practice has to be a full 60-minute practice, so be flexible and fit simple routines into your schedule. <\/li><li>If you can, immerse yourself in the local yoga community by visiting the yoga studios in the vicinity.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While planning to stay fit on your travels, don&#8217;t forget to to bring your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"YouTrip card (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-youtrip\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\">YouTrip card<\/span><\/a> along to enjoy <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/en-SG\/blog\/wheres-korean-won-thai-baht\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\">Wholesale Exchange Rates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\">&nbsp;<\/span>and favourable currency exchange rates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"What Can (and Can\u2019t) I Take from Hotel Rooms? 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