{"id":123,"date":"2012-08-03T19:37:18","date_gmt":"2012-08-03T19:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sianruleyoga.wordpress.com\/?p=123"},"modified":"2012-08-03T19:37:18","modified_gmt":"2012-08-03T19:37:18","slug":"inspired-by-the-olympics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sianrule.com\/?p=123","title":{"rendered":"Inspired by the Olympics?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t just collapse while you watch the games and let your muscles get as soggy as your sofa&#8230;use the time to build up your own muscles and core strength.<br \/>\nSit on the edge of the sofa (if you&#8217;re not already!) lifting your pelvic floor, gently pulling your navel back towards your spine and up. Or pile cushions on the floor and cross your legs for joint flexibility and lift up and out of your pelvis. Also try keeping one of your legs extended for lengthening the hamstring. 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