Yogacan shape a fit and beautiful body, delay aging,and also benefit mental stress relief; it can be said to bean exercise suitable for men, women, young, and old,a natural and balanced way of health and fitness.However,many men believe they are inherently disadvantaged in practicing yoga,with muscles and bones not as flexible and relaxed as women; in fact, in yoga, flexibility is not the starting point but the result of practice.
Flexibility refers to the range of motion of the joints and the elasticity and stretchability of the ligaments, tendons, muscles, skin, and other tissues around the joints. Flexibility is divided into active flexibility and passive flexibility.
Of course, everyone's innate flexibility varies greatly, and there are significant differences between men and women.A top athlete often needs to possess strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility. We usually pay more attention to the first three and neglect the fourth.
Benefits of improving body flexibility
1. Improving body flexibility can expand the range of motion of your joints and ligaments, effectively reducing the risk of injury during exercise and daily activities.
2. It can alleviate muscle stiffness and prevent muscle cramps.
3. It makes your daily life more convenient and improves your athletic performance.
4. Enhances the flexibility of the waist and legs, promotes blood circulation; to some extent, delays muscle aging, and strengthens the elasticity of blood vessel walls and skin.
As we age, flexibility gradually decreases, but we can also train our flexibility through exercise. Increasing flexibility is not difficult; just 15 minutes a day can comprehensively improve body flexibility, but remember not to rush it.Today, we will teach you a few simple and easy-to-master poses.
Standing Forward Bend:
This pose is a great warm-up for any workout.
Exhale as you extend forward from the hips, straighten your legs, and fold your body forward towards the ground.
Downward Dog:
Breathe, then push your toes back, lift your hips, and push your hips back.
Hold the pose for 5 breaths.
Boat Pose:
Start from a seated position, keep your spine extended, and lean your body back until your feet can lift off the ground.
Start with both legs straight, forming a V shape with your body. Keep your arms extended forward and parallel to the ground.
Stretch Pose:
Lie on your back on the ground, then lift your legs and chest about 12 inches (30.48 cm) off the ground.
Extend your fingers towards your toes, then practice Fire Breath for 2 minutes.
Fire Breath is a breathing technique that generates energy from within and can strengthen the abdominal muscles.
Start from a seated position, inhale deeply through your nose. After inhaling fully, exhale quickly, using diaphragm contractions to release all the air from your body. After exhaling, inhale naturally again, then actively and quickly exhale. The breathing should be fast enough that no other thoughts arise during inhalation. The main focus of this exercise is that the core area should feel slightly like it's being struck, which can help us breathe more thoroughly.
Spinal Rolling Pose:
Pull your knees into your chest, then roll your spine back and forth for 1 minute.
Nose-to-Knee Pose:
Pull your knees into your chest, then extend your arms along your sides or place them behind your neck for support. Practice Fire Breath for 2 minutes.
Ego Eradicator Pose:
Start from an easy seated position, extend your arms upward at a 60-degree angle, make fists with your hands, and extend your thumbs. Practice Fire Breath for 3 minutes.
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*The content of this article is sourced from 'The Complete Book of Yoga', People's Posts and Telecommunications Publishing House
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