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After
Poppy Hontgomery gave birth to her
son, Jackson, two ye•r• ago, she dropped
70
pounds n 11 months by do ng ntense workouts,
But lately the actress• who stars thismonth,
in the Lifetime
movie
bee• t•rning to ,yoga fOr•exeifCi•bnd st r•ss ::

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salutations on most daysl but she•as hard sun

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hardworking series of postures that will enhance

Poppy's stability, improve her breathing (key for
busy-morn de-stressing),
and target Iower:body :
muscles. Add this
:• 10-minute s•ries to
•:•our routine several
•times a
watch yourself
become happier,
firmer, and more
flexible.
Alissa Resh (left)
added energizing poses
that also stretch
tight chest muscles
 warrior II
Works legs, butt, and arms
Lunge forward with right leg and
turn left toes out about 45 degrees,
keeping left leg straight. Extend arms
out to the sides at shoulder height,
{'ight arm over front leg and left arm
over back leg; tnj to keep hips
open. Extend fingers, pull
shoulders down, and look
forward [shown]. Hold for
4 deep breaths, then switch
legs, lunging forward
w•th left leg, and repeat.

triangle
Works core,
legs, and butt

2 to 3 feet in front of
•e•, right toes pointing
forward and left foot
turned out about 90
degrees. Extend arms When every
out to the sides, shiffc
hip sniffling, Sarr
weight onto left
(almost like you're
and your far
sticking your hip out), SambucoP,
and bend over, clinically tesl
reaching right arm immun•
right shin, ankle, or
to
• half moon
your
SambucoP
foot. Keep legs straight •
and spine elongated. •'
Works legs, butt, and
improves balance
core; :tested in pul
Extend left arm up so From triangle,with left foot forward, shift With the pok
shoulders are aligned weight onto left leg and place left hand on SambucoP
and look up [shown]. the ground several inches in front of foot.
Extend right arm straight up as you lift right
by the e×p•
Turn your chest away
from the ground leg so it's parallel to the ground, foot flexed;
by

as much as possible.
Hold for 4 breaths,
then rise up, turn to
the left, and repeat.
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look down [shown]. Turn your ches[ and hips Ask for it
away from the ground as much as possible.
Hold for 4 breaths; switch legs and repeat.

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WovP.s butt; improves balance

,•,• Balance on right leg and rest le•t heel
against right ankle, ler• leg turned out. Place
palms together in front of chest. Once you
feel balanced, slowly move your lefL foot up
your right leg until you can balance with it
against your inner thigh [shown]. Hold
for 4 breaths, then switch sides and repeat.

camel

upward-facing dog
Works arms, back, and butt; stretches front of body
Sit up, walk your hands forward, and extend your
legs so you're in plank pose, wrists aligned under shoulders
and body straight. Roll forward onto the tops of your feet,
lower your hips toward the ground, and raise your chest so
it's facing forward; look up, keeping your thighs off the
ground [shown]. Hold for 4 deep breaths.

""°'7 seated twist

• Stretches torso; calms the rnind
•/z Sit tall with right leg crossed over
le• and both knees bent. Twist to your
right and bring lef• arm outside of
right knee; bend elbow and extend
fingers so palm is facing right. Reach
right hand behind you and look back
[shown]. Hold for 4 breaths, then
switch arms and legs and repeat.