Start the year with intention and balance. Virtual fitness and yoga instructor Randi Greene shares four energizing poses designed to calm the mind and strengthen the body, plus a perfect Sterling wine pairing to enjoy after your practice.
Why Balance Matters
The new year is the perfect time to focus on wellness and create space for calm. Yoga offers a way to reconnect with your body and mind and pairing it with a moment of enjoyment, like a glass of Sterling Napa Valley Chardonnay, brings harmony to your day.
Four Yoga Poses for Calm and Strength
1. Goddess Pose with Side Stretch
A powerful squat that tones thighs, core, and back while opening the hips and pelvis.
Benefits:
- Strengthens legs, hips, and core
- Stretches hips, inner thighs, obliques, and shoulders
- Improves balance and lengthens the spine
2. Goddess Pose on Toes
A variation that adds intensity and improves circulation.
Benefits:
- Strengthens glutes, thighs, calves, and ankles
- Increases flexibility and blood flow
- Promotes balance and concentration
3. Wild Thing Pose
A playful backbend that energizes and opens the front body.
Benefits:
- Opens chest, lungs, and shoulders
- Stretches and strengthens the back
- Improves circulation to vital organs
4. Half Camel Pose
A heart-opening posture that stimulates digestion and breathing.
Benefits:
- Stretches shoulders and chest
- Strengthens back muscles
- Aids digestion and tones the core
Perfect Pairing: Sterling Napa Valley Chardonnay
After your practice, reward yourself with a glass of Sterling Napa Valley Chardonnay. Its bright citrus and subtle oak notes complement the sense of renewal and balance you’ve cultivated.
FAQs
Can beginners try these poses?
Yes. Start slowly and listen to your body. Modify as needed for comfort.
What wine pairs best after yoga?
Sterling Napa Valley Chardonnay is a crisp, refreshing choice that feels celebratory without being heavy.
Why combine yoga and wine?
Both encourage mindfulness and enjoyment—creating a balanced lifestyle.
Bring balance to your new year.
