Gardening Strength

Gardening asks a lot of the body. Reaching, lifting, carrying, and spending time close to the ground all require strength, stability, and coordination. This strength and conditioning practice stays low to the ground, much like many gardening tasks, giving you an opportunity to build strength and resilience with thoughtful alignment and support. Rather than relying on force or momentum, we'll explore steady effort, coordinated movement, and whole-body integration.

Beginning seated, we'll prepare the wrists and shoulders before moving through core integration, Bird Dog, Bear Hover, Plank, Downward Facing Dog, a flowing 90/90 Low Lunge sequence, Side Forearm Plank, and gentle backbending. The practice concludes with Supported Bound Angle, a reclined twist, and Savasana to soften the front body after the strength-building work.

Whether you spend your summer tending a garden, caring for your home, or playing on the ground with kids or pets, this practice offers a balanced approach to building strength that is resilient, coordinated, and designed to support the activities you enjoy.

Props: 2 Pillows or Blankets Reclined Butterfly / Bound Angle
Music by Sam Eldred: https://sameldred.bandcamp.com