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Yoga Stretching Flexibility
from:The mantra of yoga - A healthy mind rests in a flexible body
Yoga has nowadays become a crucial part of a person's life. It
works on the physical as well as the mental level. No other form
of exercise can offer this. Yoga also helps the body in
improving the lung capacity, circulation, preventing muscle
soreness, loosening the tight hamstrings and most importantly
providing flexibility to the body.
Flexibility can we obtained by stretching and this stretching
can we well done through various yogic poses and asanas. Unless
one has a flexible body, one cannot perform the higher level
yoga poses that are extremely beneficial to the mind and body.
Increasing flexibility of the body is the primary aim of the
basic level yoga poses. . Flexibility is of different types:
Dynamic flexibility- ability to perform kinetic movements of
muscles
Static active flexibility- ability to maintain extended
positions using only tension without external support
Static passive flexibility - ability to maintain extended
position using once weight.
Flexibility is influenced by various factors some of which are
given below:
o Body structure o Elasticity of joints and muscles o Type of
joints and internal resistance of joints o Elasticity of skin o
Temperature of the place where the exercise is performed o
Gender o Age
Stretching is very important for gaining flexibility of the body
and this stretching can be done effectively with the help of
yoga.Yoga stretching can also help to have greater strength,
flexibility, and range of motion while reducing injuries, aches,
pains, stiffness, and tension.
Yoga stretching is the best form of exercise to increase the
flexibility of the body because it involves a progressively more
demanding work out and the results are very tangible. Results
can be seen within a few weeks of starting and Yoga comes with
the added benefit of development of the mind. The reduced stress
levels, increased spiritual consciousness help to keep one
attracted towards yoga exercises for years together.
Some of the yoga stretches are as given below:
o Makarasana (Crocodile pose)-
Lie on your stomach. Stretch your hands and place them on top of
each other. Touch forehead to ground. Legs should be straight
Now try to stretch your hands and legs so that there is a pull
on your thighs. Maintain this posture for a few seconds. repeat
o Yastikasana (Stick pose)-
Lie on your back. Straighten your legs. Stretch your hands
beyond your head and fold them. Now stretch your hands and legs.
Feel the pull on your thighs and forearms and spine. Maintain
for a few seconds and then repeat.
o Kati Chakrasana (Waist Rotating pose)-
Stand straight with your feet together. Stretch your hands in
front. Now turn to the right. Look at the tip of your hands. Do
not move legs. Repeat on the left.
The above are only a few forms. There are many other types to
improve stretching and thus flexibility. The type of yoga chosen
may depend on the individual. Remember, a healthy mind rests in
a flexible body.
About the author: Tracy Renning
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