While many people associate yoga with mental peace, for us, yoga’s core lies in flexibility. Knowing that isn’t the issue, as you can find it tough to maintain flexibility in your daily life. This can be owed to several different factors, such as a lifestyle that doesn’t promote much movement, advancing age, improper posture, irregular movement, or sometimes stress. Don’t worry we have got you covered.
Thankfully, there is a wide selection of yoga poses whose sole purpose is to promote flexibility throughout your body muscles. These yoga poses come with the added benefit of boosting your muscle and joint strength. Here are our top 10 picks for yoga poses that improve your flexibility.
10 Yoga Poses You Can Try Out Now For Better Flexibility
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1. Reclined Hand to Big Toe Pose:
- Bend your knees while lying on your back.
- Bring your right knee towards your chest while fitting a strap around your instep.
- Stretch your right leg towards the ceiling while keeping your left leg grounded.
- Activate your feet.
- Alternate legs after 5-10 breaths.
Intense Side Stretch:
- Distance your feet, at least hips’ width apart while standing.
- Place your left foot one or two feet back with your toes facing left.
- Weigh down your right leg with your upper body.
- Hold this stance till 30 seconds.
Cat-Cow Pose:
- Place yourself down on your knees and hands.
- While inhaling, look up and drop your belly as low as you can.
- Release your breath.
Downward Facing Dog:
- Once again, get on all fours.
- Elevate your back and hips by extending your legs.
- Keep your heels attached to the ground.
Head to Knee:
- Stretch your legs in front of you.
- Position your left foot inside your right thigh by bending your left knee.
- With your hands behind, sit up.
- Stretch your hand alongside your leg before switching sides.
Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend:
- Sit upright with legs straightened.
- Separate legs in V-shape.
- Crawl your hands forward, folding at your hips.
Eye of The Needle:
- Lie on your back with your feet flat and knees bent.
- Cross your right leg over your left.
- Join hands behind the left thigh and pull towards you.
Low Lunge:
- Begin by getting on your knees.
- Position your right foot forward, making a 90-degree angle with your right knee.
- Extend your arm upwards, leaning your weight forward.
Bow Pose:
- Lying prone on your stomach, place your arms on your sides.
- Bend your knees towards your back.
- Provide lift off to your chest, off the ground, by grabbing your ankles and kicking them back.
Cow Face Pose:
- Sit down.
- Place your knees on top of each other by crossing your right thigh over your left.
- Stretch out your ankles sideways and provide flexion to your feet.
- Raise your left arm high in the sky and then proceed to bend your elbow.
- Bend your right elbow behind your back and aim to grab your left hand.
