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Strike a Yoga Pose: Scorpion

FitSugar — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:30:00 -0700

I know this pose looks extremely difficult, but if you've practice doing it with a ball and in front of a couch, then you're ready to try it on your own. Scorpion pose will strengthen your shoulders, abs, back muscles, and improve your balance.

Sanskrit Name: Vrschikasana
English Translation: Scorpion Pose
Also Called: Scorpion

To learn how to get into this pose

Couch Time: Scorpion

FitSugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:30:00 -0700

Since I run a lot, my hip flexors and lower back get really tight, so I love stretches that focus on opening these areas, such as Scorpion. This is actually a yoga pose that's a balancing backbend. It feels amazing on the front of your body and your spine, but it's a really difficult pose to get into, let alone hold long enough to get a good stretch. You can do it using a ball, but here's another way using a couch.

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Music: "Field of Green," by Careless

To give it a try

Would You Eat a Scorpion?

YumSugar — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:57:18 -0800

I recently went to China, and while in Beijing I stopped at the infamous street food market. I wasn't sure what to snack on, but since I'll try anything once, and had a slight obsession with Survivorman, I eventually settled for a deep fried scorpion. It was warm and crunchy, with a little tender meaty morsel in the center. And, most surprisingly, it wasn't that bad. In fact, I'd eat it again. How about you, would you ever eat a scorpion?

Would You Eat a Scorpion?

NO WAY!

Probably not, maybe if I was coerced.

My life would have to be threatened first.

Sure, why not give it a try?

I've already eaten a scorpion.

Other - I'll tell you my scorpion feelings in the comments below.

Get on the Ball: Forearm Stand into Scorpion

FitSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:15:00 -0700

Getting into Scorpion pose from Forearm Stand requires incredible upper body strength, a flexible back and good balance. If you use an exercise ball, it makes this pose so much easier to get into.

Music: "Deva Loka" by Drala

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