Not many people can say that they are flexible.
How many people can place their hands on the ground with stretched legs? Not many.
Therefore, to become more flexible and to reduce the risk of injury, yoga poses can help you.
Besides agility, you train different muscle groups on their strength and you will improve your body balance.
So if you want to touch the ground with your fingers the next time, start with these easy exercises.
More benefits of yoga - Besides flexibility, there are many more benefits if you practicing yoga.
Here are some of the top examples.
- Yoga will boost your confidence, it lifts your mood and will draw positive energy to you.
- You improve your immune system.
You will be less susceptible to diseases.
- You strengthen your muscles.
you train different muscle groups simultaneously.
- It relaxes your body and reduces stress.
- It increases your focus and willpower.
It trains your mental strength.
Top 3 exercises to improve your flexibility in the lower and upper body - Most people are not very nimble, because the muscles of their lower body are tight.
This is usually due to stiffness in one of these two muscle groups: the hamstrings or hips.
To move freely and prevent injuries, it is necessary to train these muscle groups on their flexibility.
- Padangusthasana or 'The big toe pose' This is a great way to stretch the hamstrings and reduce back pain.
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Stand straight on a yoga mat and bend your upper body forward.
2.
Keep your legs straight and try to touch the ground with your hands.
Of course, this article is for non-flexible people, so if this is to hard, try to grasp your shins or bend your knees slightly.
3.
Hold this position for 3-6 breaths and slowly return to your starting position.
- Baddha Konasana or 'The bound angle pose' One of the best hip openers that exist.
1.
Sit on a yoga mat with your legs straight.
Bend slightly forward with your back.
2.
Bend your knees so that they are turned outward.
Press the soles of your feet together with your hands.
3.
Breath deeply and hold this position for 3-5 minutes.
Most of the tension in the upper body is located mainly on the shoulders and neck.
Fortunately, there are many yoga poses for beginners that relax these 2 regions.
- Balasana or 'The child's pose' If you search for an exercise that is easy to use and helps both against shoulder and neck pain, than you've come to the right place.
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Sit on your knees and bend forward so your belly can rest on your knees.
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Place your hands as far as possible in front of you in a relaxed position.
Rest your head on the ground.
Keep your neck and shoulders relaxed.
3.
Hold this position for 8-12 breaths.