Yoga Poses to Improve Your Posture

Yoga Poses to Improve Your Posture

All these poses improve your posture. They are also beneficial for your core, stretching your back, shoulders, and neck.

Boat Pose – I like to modify this pose from the beginning by holding onto the back of my thighs. First, sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet about hip-width distance apart. Press your shoulder blades back which will open your chest. Tip backwards a few inches while keeping your shoulders relaxed. Lift your feet from the mat and make sure your shins are parallel to the floor while balancing on your bum. Lift your arms to your side if you can but you don’t have to. Hold for 3-5 breaths.

Plank Pose – Place your hands in front of you on the floor facing your mat while on your knees. Raise your body while keeping your legs extended and parallel to the ground and your stomach in. Take some deep breaths.  A great modification is lowering onto your elbows or resting your knees on your mat.

Sphinx Pose – Get on your stomach with your legs extended behind. Bring your arms down in front of you and rest on your elbows which are bent. Lift your chest and face forward. Hold your breath for 3-5 seconds.  

Cat/Cow Pose – For Cat Pose - Start on your hands and knees (tabletop). While you inhale, press into your palms, curl your spine (like a cat stretch rounded), and drop your chin towards your chest. Hold for three to five seconds. Next go into Cow Pose. As you exhale, drop your stomach, and lift the crown of your head up. Hold again for three to five seconds. Repeat for 5-8 cycles. Remember to breathe.

Child’s Pose – Kneel and sit on your heels gently. Make sure your big toes are touching each other. Spread your knees. Lean forward stretching your back and place your forehead on a blanket or block with your arms extended up on your mat or at your side or resting towards your back with your palms facing up. Hold for five to ten minutes.  

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