#Skandasana

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[diabelskoga]

hc + 🌇 for a headcanon about morning- or evening rituals

Thematic Headcanons. ( accepting! )

His morning ritual may never change or may fluctuate depending on what happens. He wakes up early, mostly around 5 or 6 in the morning. He has to be up earlier than the others since preparation for breakfast requires some peace sometimes. But before breakfast, Sanji's morning ritual also involves a series of leg stretches and even yoga positions. ( Which mostly focus on the legs. ) He does this to avoid leg cramps and such. ( Would be embarrassing to get a sudden leg cramp during a fight. ) His yoga positions involves various variations; front splits, straddle splits, half-middle split, skandasana ( side lunge. ), etc!

And then after that he needs a good smoke or two before doing breakfast. He doesn't smoke when he cooks, so the smoke happens before the yoga. ( Or Sanji could smoke during the yoga/leg stretches. )

His evening ritual can vary, but sometimes it, doesn't surprise me nor should surprise others, another smoke. With dinner done and finished, Sanji has some free time to do his usual thing. Likely fights Zoro in this evening ritual too and happily indulge the ladies with something sweet. ( Just like them! <3 ) To be fair, now that I'm getting into it, his evening ritual involves a lot when it includes others who are part of this ritual meanwhile the morning ritual is simply himself, moving around easily and having time for himself.

But at the middle or end of this evening ritual, Sanji would have another smoke and look out in the ocean, wondering or just imagining where the All Blue is, breathing in the smoke that comes off from his cigarette and the sea salt air. No matter where he is, Sanji feels like he's at home. Because the ocean is his home, and he's happy where he is. Then he'll end up shouting at someone, likely Luffy if he dared try to sneak out snacks, etc.

This evening ritual is just packed with whatever happens, but it happens, and that's his evening ritual. ( I doubt he'll change it for the world. ) Though, bonus: His evening ritual could also involve testing/trying out new recipes too. That could happen now and again as I can imagine he'll change his evening ritual up. The only part that doesn't change is his looking out at the ocean and constant smoking. This man needs his smokes.

[fromfaewithlove]

I’m not gonna post a body check on tumblr cuz that’s weird to me but working out is like my favorite thing to do and I can’t really afford a membership right now (time or money tbh) so I’ve been doing this in my living room every day and I’ve been seeing pretty great results!!!

i have a pair of 10s 15s and a 20lb weight I do this with.

main focus is legs, cardio and abs and you’ll also see I’m trying to get a push up finally at my big age. :-)

Workouts

🔥 Dynamic Warm-Up & Mobility Routine (5-7 min) 🔥

Focus: Activate muscles, improve mobility, prep for movement

1️⃣ Joint Circulation (1 min total)

* Neck Circles – 3 each direction

* Arm Circles – 10 forward & 10 backward

* Hip Circles – 5 each direction

2️⃣ Dynamic Movement (3 min total)

* Cossack Squats / Skandasana Shifts – 5 reps per side (deep lateral squat)

* Plank to Elbow Transitions (Up-Down Plank) – 6 reps per side

* Plank Shoulder Taps – 10 reps per side

* Plank Knee Taps – 10 reps

3️⃣ Activation (2 min total)

* Bird Dogs – 8 reps per side

* Deep Lunge + Thoracic Rotation – 5 reps per side

* World’s Greatest Stretch – 5 reps per side

🌟 Workout A (Lower Body + Arms + Chest + Extended Cardio) 🌟

Focus: Legs, glutes, arms, chest, and endurance

🏋️ Circuit 1 (Strength – 3 Rounds)
• Goblet Squats – 12 reps (hold 20lb) 🏋️
• Bulgarian Split Squats (BSS) – 8 reps per leg 🦵
• RDLs – 10 reps (15s or 20lb) 🎯
• Gorilla Rows – 10 reps per arm 🦍
• Chest Press (Dumbbells or Floor) – 12 reps 🏋️‍♂️🔥
• Bicep Curls – 12 reps (10s or 15s) 💪

💥 Circuit 2 (Extended Cardio – 3 Rounds, 8 Exercises)
• Jump Squats – 30 sec 🏃‍♀️
• Star Jumps – 30 sec ✨
• Kick + Squat – 30 sec 🦶💥
• Butt Kicks – 30 sec 🍑
• High Knees – 30 sec 🔥
• Skater Hops – 30 sec ⛸️
• Lateral Shuffles – 30 sec 🏃‍♂️⬅️➡️
• Mountain Climbers – 30 sec ⛰️

🚲 Bicycle Finisher (Core – 2 Rounds)
• Bicycle Crunches – 30 reps 🚲
• Boat Pose Hold – 30 sec 🚣‍♀️
• Dead Bugs – 10 reps per side 🐞

🌟 Workout B (Full Body Strength + Arms + Chest + Extended Cardio) 🌟

Focus: Strength, push-up progression, arm definition, and chest activation

🏋️ Circuit 1 (Strength – 3 Rounds)
• Dumbbell Cleans – 8 reps 🏋️‍♀️
• Dumbbell Swings – 12 reps (15s or 20lb) 💥
• Reverse Lunges – 8 reps per leg 👟
• Gorilla Rows – 10 reps per arm 🦍
• Incline Chest Press – 12 reps (Dumbbells) 🏋️‍♂️🔥
• Tricep Dips – 12 reps (use a bench) 💪

🤸‍♀️ Circuit 2 (Push-Up Progression – 3 Rounds)
• Incline Push-Ups – 10 reps 🧗‍♀️
• Knee Push-Ups – 6 reps 🦵
• Negative Push-Ups – 5 reps 🛑

💨 Cardio (Extended – 3 Rounds, 8 Exercises)
• Running in Place – 30 sec 🏃‍♀️
• Star Jumps – 30 sec ✨
• Jump Squats – 30 sec 💥
• Burpees – 30 sec 😈
• Skater Hops – 30 sec ⛸️
• Lateral Shuffles – 30 sec ⬅️➡️
• High Knees – 30 sec 🔥
• Jump Rope (imaginary or real) – 30 sec ⏳

🚲 Bicycle Finisher (Core – 2 Rounds)
• Bicycle Crunches – 30 reps 🚲
• Hollow Body Hold – 20 sec 💪
• Dead Bugs – 10 reps per side 🐞

🌟 Workout C (Explosive Power + Arms + Chest + Extended Cardio) 🌟

Focus: Athletic movement, explosive strength, chest endurance, core

🏋️ Circuit 1 (Strength – 3 Rounds)
• Bulgarian Split Squats – 8 reps per leg 🦵
• RDL to Reverse Lunge (combo move) – 8 reps per leg 🔄
• Dumbbell Swings – 12 reps 🏋️
• Gorilla Rows – 10 reps per arm 🦍
• Dumbbell Chest Fly – 12 reps 🏋️‍♂️🔥
• Hammer Curls – 12 reps 💪

💨 Circuit 2 (Explosive Cardio – 3 Rounds, 8 Exercises)
• Jump Squats – 30 sec 🏃‍♀️
• Kick + Squat – 30 sec 🦶
• Running in Place – 30 sec 💨
• Star Jumps – 30 sec ✨
• Broad Jumps – 30 sec ���
• Mountain Climbers – 30 sec ⛰️
• Jump Lunges – 30 sec 🔥
• Lateral Bounds – 30 sec ⬅️➡️

🚲 Bicycle Finisher (Core – 2 Rounds)
• Bicycle Crunches – 30 reps 🚲
• Side Plank – 20 sec per side 🛑
• Dead Bugs – 10 reps per side 🐞

🔹 Key Upgrades & Chest Work Added

✅ Chest Press (Workout A) – Strengthens the pecs & triceps
✅ Incline Chest Press (Workout B) – Adds more upper chest engagement
✅ Dumbbell Chest Fly (Workout C) – Works chest expansion & flexibility
✅ Longer cardio while keeping strength & balance

📊 Grand Total Time Per Workout

✅ Strength Circuit: ~16 min
✅ Cardio Circuit: ~19 min
✅ Core Finisher: ~4 min

⏳ TOTAL WORKOUT TIME: ~39-40 minutes

For a 40-Minute Workout:

• Low estimate: 8 calories/min × 40 minutes = 320 calories

• High estimate: 12 calories/min × 40 minutes = 480 calories

❄️ Cool Down & Stretch (5-7 minutes) ❄️

Help your muscles recover and prevent soreness!

• Seated Forward Fold – 30 sec 🧘‍♀️

• Figure-4 Stretch – 30 sec per leg 🍑

• Child’s Pose – 30 sec 🙏

• Chest Opener Stretch – 30 sec 💨

• Neck Rolls – 30 sec per direction 🌀

[kinoyoga]

Almost everything is relative. What is hard for one person is easy for another. Almost everything is temporary. What is here in this moment may not be here ever again. Seeing the fragility of this life is the seed of so much growth and evolution. Yoga is a quest born out of sincere searching. Keep practicing 🙏 Wearing @lululemon #thesweatlife #lululemon #lululemonambassador Photo @ifilmyoga #yoga #yogi #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #ashtangi #skandasana #miamiyoga #yogainspiration #yogalifehappylife #kinoyoga #omstars 💕 (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjvY4DXOwcN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[nomnomnomenclature]

The real commitment in yoga is to ourselves. We have to learn to believe in ourselves and our own sense of worthiness. So long as we judge ourselves by outside standards we'll always fail. But as soon as we reframe and refocus our sense of self-worth in the eyes of spirit we'll see that our true worth is inherent and inviolable and it lives in the spirit. The material world is ever changing and impermanent and our bodies live in the material world. But the truth of the spirit is eternal, changeless and permanent. As we commit to taking the practice just into our lives with as little as five minutes a day, we will feel the essential nature of our spirit infusing every moment of our lives, the light will start to shine through in all places the places where we feel the most broken. Happy International Day of Yoga! I will be forever grateful that I have found this beautiful practice! 🙏💙 . . . . . . #yoga #yogi #yogamen #yogadudes #yogalove #yogainspiration #yogaeverydamnday #yogaformen #yogaforlife #boysofyoga #mensyoga #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #ashtangi #sthirabhaga #skandasana #legbehindthehead #internationaldayofyoga #yogamanila #yogaph #yogaphilippines #grammerph #igersmanila #fit #fitspo #pinoygram #feeltheyogahigh #igyoga #instayoga #madaboutyoga (at Ashtanga Yoga Manila) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfEBLAOJKxe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[fitabouts]

Side Lunge Pose, also known as Skandasana, strengthens your lower body while stretches your hamstrings, calves, and groins. The pose also promote the balance and stability.

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🧘‍♂️ Information:👉

1️⃣ Known as:👉 Side Lunge Pose, Skandasana, Side Lunge Stretch Pose Namaste Hands, Transverse Lunge, Ninja Pose, War Pose

2️⃣ Sanskrit name:👉 स्कन्दासन

3️⃣ IAST:👉 Skandāsana

4️⃣ Pronunciation:👉 skunh-DAHS-uh-nuh

5️⃣ Level:👉 Intermediate

6️⃣ Type:👉 Stretch, balance

7️⃣ Focus:👉 Lower body

8️⃣ Total time:👉 30 to 60 seconds

9️⃣ Drishti:👉 Forward

🔟 Chakra:👉 Svadisthana Chakra, Muladhara Chakra

💡 Indications:👉 Hamstring, calves, groins, respiratory system, internal organs

💡 Counterposes:👉 Janu Sirsasana (Head to Knee Pose), Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose), Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)

💡 Preparatory poses:👉 Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose), Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-legged Forward Fold Pose)

💡 Follow-up poses:👉 Upavistha Konasana (Seated Wide-legged Forward Fold Pose), Malasana (Garland Pose), Ardha Hanumanasana (Half Splits Pose)

💡 Contraindications:👉 Hamstring, groin, or hips injuries, hernia, urinary incontinence, blood pressure

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[zenyogiwarrior]

Pu bu stance Very happy to have had a summers break in October! Now I need gloves for morning training.. #pubustance #shaolin #yoga #skandasana #myoshinji #kungfu #zen #zenyogi #henghu #kyoto #sidelunge #warrior #rinzai #zentemple #kyoto #weekendgetaway #妙心寺 #カンフー #ヨガ #少林カンフー #禅宗 #禅寺 #禅文化 #京都 (at 正法山妙心寺 Myoshinji Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVUzRWYvWgL/?utm_medium=tumblr

[loclovinyogini]

In yoga classes, I often see students struggle with the “idea” of a pose. They’ve got the strength, flexibility, and control to safely explore an asana but they have difficulty getting their mind to cooperate. “Balance all my weight in my hands? With my face THAT close to the floor?” “Wheel? Oh, I’ve never been that flexible.” (Most classes, I don’t bother announcing peak poses anymore. Why let students worry all class? 😂) How often do we talk ourselves out of something before we even try? How often do we let the challenges overshadow the possibilities? . . . Yoga isn’t “about” the poses or the glory of making an impressive shape. But the way that we approach such challenges can teach us a lot about how we view other challenges in life. Just a thought...next time your teacher guides you towards hanumanasana 🐒 . . . . #yoga #yogamom #meditation #asana #skandasana #fitmom #balance #flexibility #strength #blackyogis #blackgirlyoga #sistersofyoga #healthyliving #yogisofinstagram #yogapractice #yogalove #practicenotperfection #thesweatlife #yogadaily #yogaeverywhere #optoutside (at Deeply Rooted Wellness + Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rrlyDDtBi/?igshid=9a8s9b8b2osj

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[kianangyoga]

Day 7 of #funkyhipopeners is your favourite hip opener of choice. Thank you to all of you lovelies who participated! Loved seeing your poses 💕⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ My ultimate fave is #skandasana. I throw it into basically all of my classes lol, it just feels so good! And it's a great transition to use too.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ What's your fave hip opener right now?⁠⠀ -⁠⠀ Check out my other hosts for their variations! 🤗⁠⠀ -⁠⠀ ⁠Hosts:⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ @amy.yogini⁠⠀ @kiana_ng⁠⠀ @lancuks_yoga⁠⠀ @laraliam⁠⠀ -⁠⠀ Sponsors:⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ @onzie⁠⠀ @liforme⁠⠀ @thecalmchakra⁠⠀ @freskincare⁠⠀ -⁠⠀ Pose list:⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 1- seated hip opener⁠⠀ 2- yogi dandasana variation ⁠⠀ 3- lizard variation⁠⠀ 4- inversion⁠⠀ 5- baby cradle variation⁠⠀ 6- arm balance of choice ⁠⠀ 7- yogis fave hip opener⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ #Yoga #YogaEveryDamnDay #YogaEveryWhere #IGYogaCommunity #yogi #yogini #ILoveYoga #YogaInspiration #YogaLove #YogaFun #YogaLife #YogaPractice #PracticeYogaChangeYourWorld #Fitness #YogaPose #YogaProgress #Flexible #Flexibility #YogaTeacher #yogaflow #yogavideo #yogatutorial #yogatips #yogaalignment #learnyoga #onlineyoga #yogachallenge #hipopener https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Rfz99glgO/?igshid=1jx8kbiyr86w4

[amandarileyyoga]

Day 8 - Skandasana or perhaps known as Ardha Malasana. Side lunge or half yogi squat. . There are so many variations of postures, not because one is more advanced than the other, but because every body is different and each body needs a version of the posture that is suitable for them. We can all be in the same flow at the same time and make it bespoke and unique to our body. Just by taking the variation right for our body in that moment. Working at our edge. . Great for stretching the groin and inner thigh. Helps with tight calves and ankles too. No need to go this low, you can keep the bum as high as knee if it feels better. No need to press the her to the earth, you can keep it lifted. . This is a great posture to open the hips for wide angle poses such as #upavishthakonasana #goddesspose #prasaritapadottanasana . Wearing @yogaleggs ♥️ . Have fun Yoga Bees 🐝 Namaste 🙏🏼 . . . Don’t forget to tag your hosts: @the_yogabee @ready_yoga_one @ryantierney__pt_yoga @coleyoga @syrena_yoga.rachael @vics_yoga_life @fitveganmum @lucywatson_yoga @lexsyoga . #skandasana #skandasanavariation #theyogabeeathome #30daychallenge #stayhome #yogaathome #instayoga #yogisofinstagram #yogisofig #fitness #wellbeing #health #yogamum ##fitfam #fitmum #fitat40 #stayhealthy #yoga #yogaeverydamnday . (at Home Sweet Home) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-YDhCgDRAR/?igshid=4uvc0sr19mwl

[yvonnekellyfitness]

Lateral Lunge, Side Lunge, Skandasana, but more importantly, look at the big, beautiful log & waterfall (AND the complete view of the waterfall on the next Swipe over)!Hiking my way back down to the bottom of Multnomah Falls, with views of the Columbia river, just magnificent. This place is beautiful beyond words and the colors of fall remind me of back home in England. I do love Cali & the sun & it’s beautiful beaches, but sometimes you need a hit of autumn to remind you that it is indeed November!! Oregon, you were just what this English girl needed!🍁🌲🧣 ❤️🧡💛 #multnomahfalls #multnomah #multnomahfallsoregon #waterfall #fall #autumn #trees #sidelunge #laterallunges #skandasana #yoga #stretch #nature #americathebeautiful #oregon #beavertonoregon #beaverton #fitnessmotivation #fitnessinspiration #fitness #fit #yvonnekellyfitness (at Multnomah Falls - Columbia River Gorge, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ioUW1DK-v/?igshid=1bohqmkhjssen

[sleeponrooftops]

Today, as I was driving to @barefootyogashala, the sky was blue and full of sunshine and just gorgeous. But as I turned off the highway, I was smacked with a wall of black, ominous clouds, and my first reaction was, “Oh, something weird is about to happen.” . Class tonight was full of twists and creepy music, and I was shocked when several people remarked on how much they liked the music. Sometimes, weird is good. . #yoga #yogaeverydamnday #skandasana (at Barefoot Yoga Shala) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLqkdpFIBV/?igshid=vhsf9fdmyinm