Yoga is one of the best ways to keep your muscles active and stretched especially before big games like football, tennis tournaments and more.
So, while COVID-19 has been preventing you from playing, here are some yoga positions you can try at home to give your muscles a good stretch!
Research has shown that people who practice yoga regularly have low cortisol levels along with reduced stress levels. So, if you are feeling some stress from work, it will not hurt to take up yoga. All it takes is about 10-15 minutes in order to feel so much lighter and carefree.
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), 63% of Americans said that yoga motivated them to exercise regularly.
So, while you are stuck as home or unable to go for activities outside, here are 5 easy yoga positions for you to try out!
#1 THE CHILD’S POSE
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Okay, let’s start simple since most of you are beginners. The Child’s Pose also known as the Balasana helps you to really stretch out your lower back. It’s a great way for you to start out your yoga session because the stretch flows from your spine all the way upwards, bringing a relaxing feeling to your body!
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#2 THE COBRA POSE
The Cobra Pose is also known as bhujangasana and if you feel a lot of stiffness from your lower back especially during all those long hours in the office, I definitely recommend this pose!
It is one of the relatively easy poses that carries a substantial amount of benefits!
#3 THE YOGA SQUAT POSE
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Malasna is also well known because it imitates that of the “East Asian Squat”. If you realise, on a day-to-day basis we tend to lean forward (whether it’s to pick up something from the floor or simply when we slouch forward).
This can lead to potential injury and/or major imbalance so; this pose encourages a proper balance in the spine.
#4 THE DOWNWARD FACING DOG
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The Adho Mukha Svanasana gives your whole body a stretch, all the way from head to toe! This simple yet effective pose gives your body the energy boost it needs!
“wakes up”. This pose will help you feel more awake and all jazzed up to continue your work!
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#5 THE LEGS UP THE WALL POSE
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This is for everyone out there who suffers from insomnia. By laying on your back with your body lifted, blood and other bodily fluids flow down easily and this eases tension in your legs!
The Viparita Karani can actually be done up against a wall as a support or against your bed frame when you’re trying to fall asleep!
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Try these easy yoga poses at home now!
Written by: Keisha John