It's Yoga Time!
Embark on a journey towards better posture
and physical alignment through the enriching practice of yoga. In this blog, I delve into specific yoga poses that not only promote a graceful and upright stance but also contribute to the overall well-being of your spine and musculoskeletal system.
Yoga Poses for Better Posture:
1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana): Tadasana helps in grounding, aligning the spine, and fostering awareness of body posture.
How -to- practice:
Stand with feet together, weight evenly distributed.
Engage thighs, lift chest, and roll shoulders down.
Extend arms alongside the body with palms facing forward.
Root through the feet, lengthen the spine, and gaze straight ahead.
2. Tree Pose (Vrikshasana): Tree pose has benefits promoting stability and alignment from head to toe.
How-to-practice:
Begin in Mountain Pose, shift weight to one leg.
Place the sole of the other foot on the inner thigh or calf.
Engage the standing leg, hands in prayer or lifted overhead.
Focus on a fixed point for balance.
3. Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana): Bhujangasana strengthens the back muscles, contributing to a strong and well-supported spine.
How-to-practice:
Lie on your stomach, hands beneath shoulders.
Inhale, lift chest while keeping hips on the floor.
Elongate the neck, squeeze shoulder blades together.
Engage core muscles and breathe deeply.
4. Cat-Cow Stretch (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana): The dynamic nature of this flow, improves spinal flexibility and alignment.
How-to-practice:
Start on hands and knees in a tabletop position.
Inhale, arch the back, lift the tailbone (Cow Pose).
Exhale, round the back, tuck the chin (Cat Pose).
Flow between these two poses with breath.
5. Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): this inversion helps lengthen and decompress the spine, promoting better overall posture.
How-to-practice:
Begin on hands and knees, lift hips toward the ceiling.
Straighten legs, heels reaching toward the floor.
Hands shoulder-width apart, fingers spread.
Lengthen the spine, engage the core, and relax the neck.
Embrace these practices regularly, recognizing the long-term impact on their overall health and well-being.
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