With age, stress and pressures of everyday life we tend to lose our flexibility and begin the process of fading out. Apart from these reasons, other reasons like sitting long hours at the work table, poor posture and strain, we begin to lose flexibility. So instead of worrying and stressing over it, try some of these yoga poses for flexibility.
Yoga Poses for Flexibility
Even if you have lost flexibility or are in the process of doing so, here is hope for you now. So hurry on and try these yoga poses and begin to experience the easiness and free flow of movements in your daily life.
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Intense Side Stretch (Parsvottanasana)
Also known as the pyramid pose, it is a stretch that aims to bend the body forward and make the spine, hips and legs stretch out. It is also beneficial for the balance of body & its posture and digestion. It flexes the shoulders and hamstrings. It is beneficial in improving integrity, strength and balance of the body.
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Head-to-Knee (Janu Sirsasana)
It is suitable for all levels of yoga sessions. The pose helps in improving the flexibility in the back, thighs and hips. It even increases the flow of blood in the lower abdomen and is an effective stress reliever.
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Cat-Cow Pose (Bitilasana Marjaryasana)
It is a posture that aims to improve flexibility in the core. It also improves the mobility of core, neck, shoulders and the spine. It is a vinyasa yoga style that will help to arch and round the spine in combination with deep inhaling and exhaling. It is a pose right for beginners. It not only targets the spine but also the abdomen. People who sit for long hours will greatly benefit from it.
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Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
It is an intermediate level pose which aims at stretching the muscles used for sitting. However, it also improves the flexibility of the core muscles, muscles in the back, chest, glutes and legs. It belongs to the hatha yoga category. It opens up the upper body, chest and deeply stretches out the spine. It comes in preparations for the deep back bends and advanced back-intensive poses.
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Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana)
It is a pose for flexibility of hips and is just suitable for every level of yoga. It is actually a part of the sun salutation. This is a pose that aims to strengthen the spine, open the hips and deeply stretches and work on building the strength of muscles. It also gives deep stretches to the hips and quadriceps. A person afflicted with sciatica will greatly benefit from this pose.
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Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana)
It is a pose that is designed to enhance the flexibility of the neck and shoulders. It stretches out the shoulders, chest and arms.
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Plow Pose ( Halasana)
An intermediate level pose, it will help to release all the tension in the neck, shoulders and spine. However, this pose should be avoided if there is any problem with the neck, fluctuating blood pressure or digestion.
Conclusion
All said and done, before signing off, it must be remembered that no matter what level of expertise one displays, it is always safe to exercise precaution. Any physical conditions require extreme precaution. So taking the first step holding the hands of your expert is the best way to flexibility seamlessly and smoothly.
Also read: Relieve Back Pain, strengthen Core and Improve Your Posture – All With Yoga For Back Pain Relief
