Yoga for Stiffness & Pain
These poses will open your whole body, increase blood flow, and make you feel stronger in no time.
Simple stretches can have a big impact on health and mobility when practiced daily or a few times per week. By stretching on a regular basis, you can lengthen your muscles over time and improve your range of motion, which may lead to greater flexibility and mobility.
Here are 4 of my favorite Poses
Triangle Pose with Block - This standing pose stretches your hips, hamstrings, calves, chest, shoulders and your spine. It's also great for strengthening your ankles, knees, and quads. Place your block close to your right side in front of you. Stand in your mountain pose and spread your feet wide apart. Turn your right foot pointing to the top of your mat. Your right heel should be aligned with your left arch. Now bend to the right from your waist and reach for your block keeping your other hand reaching for the sky. Position your block in any height you are comfortable and place your hand on it. Your block should align with your shoulder. Try not to strain your back and waist. Remember to breathe. You can look forward, to your side, or up to the sky. Repeat the other side when ready.
Seated Forward Bend with Strap – This pose is wonderful for stretching and flexibility. This pose also calms your mind and helps relieve stress and anxiety. Sit on your mat with legs extended in front of you. As best as you can, reach forward and place the strap around the balls of your feet and gently tighten your grip so you feel a slight stretch. Hold for several seconds and release. Repeat several times and remember to breathe.
Warrior ll Pose - This pose is great for increasing strength and stamina, particularly in the legs and arms. Stand on your mat with your weight balance facing the front of your mat. Your arms are relaxed at your side. Extending your left leg behind you and turn your left foot parallel with the front and back of your mat. Widen your stance so you can see your right foot extended in front of you. Your toes should be facing towards the front of your mat. With your legs extended, bend your right leg at 90 degrees. Raise your arms parallel to the mat at your side with your palms facing down and lengthen your spine. Look forward towards the top of your mat keeping your chin parallel to your mat. Hold this pose for 4-5 breaths. Release and repeat the other side.
Child’s Pose - This restorative pose is a great shoulder opener and can be used to rest in between more difficult positions or to end your practice like I always do. Start in a tabletop position. Touch your big toes together. Then sit back on your heels. Place your arms straight in front of you with your palms facing the floor. Stretch forward. This will help open your hips and your back and is overall a great stretch for many muscles. Hold for several seconds or minutes.
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