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Following the success and popularity of the pre-match yoga session in Torquay , this Very Slow, Very Easy Yoga Sun Salutation (below) , although not quite as much of a laugh, is still ideal for helping players prepare for their  recreational or competitive  footballing sessions. The Yoga Sun Salutation is an almost complete system of fitness and health. You flex your body in every way except twisting. Take it easy, and with increased practice, you will build flexibility, strength, endurance, balance, and the ability to relax easier.  Typically, the Sun Salutation is practiced 12 times early in the morning. Even if you do fewer repetitions, whatever number feels the best to you, you will be more fit than most people and better on the football pitch! Namasté -  No, not the Brazilian number 10 who rolls around on the floor at every opportunity!

THE WALKING FOOTBALL CLUBS OF EXETER, CALNE AND MELKSHAM Fresh sea breezes, sunshine, good food, excellent company - the football wasn't bad either! A few days in Torquay at the Hampton By Hilton   with our friends and neighbours Melksham Walking Football Club, all provided the framework for an enjoyable weekend.   Arriving on Friday with wives and partners (WAPS!) we relaxed and, to aid the process, enjoyed a drink or two - not all of which was alcoholic. The following morning both teams prepared for the games ahead with a one hour session of yoga, stretching, and relaxation.  THE MIXED ABILITY YOGA CLASS This turned out to be hugely beneficial as later that afternoon both teams won every game! An overall winner was never decided as CTWFC and MWFC didn't get to play each other. None the less, it's the taking part that matters and it was a very enjoyable set of games against the two teams fielded by our hosts, Exeter Strollers . CALNE TOWN AND MELKSHAM WF TEAMS The ...