Ways to relax:
A relaxed mind is a more effective and productive one. Try to be in the present moment while engaging in yoga and meditation. To prevent stress, remember that every activity that is done with good intention will create inner peace. Many times, the things that trigger our stress will depend on our mood at that time. So, if you keep calm while you’re doing yoga, your body and mind will be free of any stress.
Yoga Poses to improve your flexibility:
There are many poses that you can perform to increase your flexibility. All the poses have their own advantages and drawbacks, so make sure that you are comfortable and well-adapted before you perform any of them.
So, let’s find out how you can increase your flexibility through different yoga poses:
Straight-leg, child’s pose, or child’s forward fold – For any body type, you can perform this yoga pose easily.
Lie on your back and sit on your heels.
Try to sit with straight knees and straight legs.
Place your palms flat on the floor in the earth triangle pose.
Now, keeping the back straight, bring your knees closer to your chest.
Press your upper body and legs down as much as possible.
Now, try to sit on your heels and your thighs will bend sideways.
This is one of the best positions for your flexibility because you can relax your muscles from your ankles to your pelvis.
By performing this yoga pose regularly, you can see great benefits. It increases your flexibility in such a way that your knees are closer to your pelvis. This will improve your blood circulation and promote blood flow to your lower extremities. It’s ideal for pregnant women, men who suffer from back problems, and those who have lower back problems.
Cow face, pigeon pose, or leg stand:
You can try this yoga pose to increase your flexibility because it will stretch your hip flexors and your lower back. Sit on your heels. Press your hands and feet against the wall in the earth triangle pose. Now, lift your hips off the ground by standing your legs straight up, and bring your head, neck, and shoulders closer to the ground. Now, lift your arms and move them upward so that your feet are spread and your head and neck are also touching the ground. While keeping your legs in this position, try to do a wheel pose with your feet at the top of your hands. Standing shoulder stand or tree pose By performing this yoga pose regularly, you will improve your flexibility and balance.
Stand up with your feet hip-width apart, and place your palms on the floor in the earth triangle pose. Now, keep your toes on the floor and your knees bent. Now, slowly move your feet so that your palms are aligned with your shoulders. While keeping your spine straight, twist your upper body to be at a ninety-degree angle. Once you can feel the stretch on your outer shoulder, you can go on to the next pose.
Downward facing dog:
This yoga pose will stretch your lower back and inner thigh. Lie down on your stomach, so that your chest is hovering above the floor. Now, lift your legs so that your feet are in line with your hips. Now, stay in this position. While holding the pose, move your elbows upward to help your back stay in a neutral position. The downward dog will help you to balance and strengthen your back and your legs.
So, you can do it as often as you wish. Cross Now, you can
practice this yoga pose to improve your flexibility. Lie down on your stomach. Now, bring your palms together with your feet on top. Try to get your knees to be close to your chest. Now, tighten your abs and slowly cross your feet in a crossing position. Do this pose every day to increase your flexibility. Wrapping it up Many times, practicing yoga poses can increase your flexibility to a great extent. But do not perform them if you feel that you can’t do it or if you have a bad back. Also, do not perform them if you suffer from back pain or if your hips are hurting. It is ideal to perform a yoga pose regularly so that you will be able to do it comfortably.