{"id":10120,"date":"2019-05-11T10:17:36","date_gmt":"2019-05-11T04:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/?p=10120"},"modified":"2023-11-23T15:35:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T10:05:21","slug":"5-basic-yoga-poses-to-stretch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/5-basic-yoga-poses-to-stretch\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Basic Yoga Poses to Stretch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The world is divided into two categories of people when it comes to personal growth and development. One, souls who give up their strength and willingness to become a better version of themselves, to reform themselves, or to observe more and talk less with respect to gain knowledge through inner-wisdom, and not through blinking screens and second, people who are not the quitters in life, who continuously aspire for bigger dreams, a better tomorrow, a kind heart, spiritual awakening, and a fearless inner-freedom. Which category do you fall in? The second one is a bi-product of all the yogic practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga does not only demand intense yoga exercises, rather it is a culmination of both easy, and complex asanas. This does not mean that \u2018harder the asana, better the advantages\u2019 when in fact any asana can provide you the benefits that you are desperately looking for! Here is the list of 5 basic yoga poses which stretches your contracted body, and muscles to activate your energy levels for a better functioning and a good day! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stretching relieves stress, opens the blocked\nchannels of your body for smooth blood circulation. It oils up your joints and\ntherefore is extremely beneficial for the elders as well as the younger lot of\nour generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Urdha Hastanasana (Raised Arms Pose)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Interestingly this pose has many\nnames, like Upper Salute, Mountain Pose, and has many benefits in a simple\nstretch. You can practice this asana at any time of the day, but avoid doing it\nif you have any neck, shoulder or arm injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Begin with Tadasana pose, raise your\narms up, and join your hands and stretch back, giving a little curve to your\nback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It helps in improving digestion, relieves stress and body tension. Hastanasana not only improves your body posture, but also regulates blood flow to improve the circulation in your body and mind for a healthy lifestyle. Raised arms pose, also improves the flexibility of your back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend Pose)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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This is a modern yoga technique,\nelaborating the traditional structure of Vedic science. It is a powerful\nstretching pose, pouring out incredible welfare tactics. Rejuvenate your body\nby practicing this pose regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with standing straight on your\nyoga mat then, bend your upper body to hug your legs by touching the feet. Make\nsure you don’t bend your knees, and your head should touch your knee-cap. Keep\nbreathing in and out as you go up and down, to give you a head rush for better\nclarity of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uttanasana benefits your hips, hamstrings, and calves. It strengthens your knees and thighs. Re-energize the inner-strength of your body with this pose, and give a voice to your spirit by listening more to your intuitive self for a blissful, blessed life. Activate the dead organs of your productive body with the standing forward bend pose. It cures high blood pressure, offers mental stability which means better decision making. Further, it also alleviates the menopause or menstrual problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read More: Top 7 Health Benefits of Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend Pose)<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
3. Anjaneyasana (Lunge Pose)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Lunge Pose is also characterized as\nmonkey lunge or low lunge. This is one of the simple yoga poses to stretch <\/strong>your hips, quadriceps, and gluteus\nmuscles primarily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kneel down on the ground, now place\none leg in front of you which will be perpendicular to the ground while the\nother leg will be open with its knee and the upper part of the foot touching\nthe ground. Elevate your body and raise your arms, look up and join your hands\nas you breathe in and out consistently. Switch the legs after a minute or so!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
It helps in improving your balance, focus, and concentration. With this pose, enhance the awareness of your core with a spiritual understanding of the self. It revitalizes your body and develops the stamina as well as endurance of your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read More: The 7 Benefits of Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge Pose)<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
4. Pashchimottasana (Seated Forward Bend Pose)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Pashchimottasana is a Hatha Yoga\npose, which is a stress-buster pose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stretch out your legs in front of\nyour body, close to each other as you bend your upper torso to reach your legs,\nand place your head on the knee. In order to improve your stretch, you have to\ngo slow and increase your practice gradually without forcing it, to avoid\nligament-tears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This pose improves the functions of the abdominal organs, and also the digestive system. Other than the enlightening experience, this pose gives elasticity to your spine, cuts down the fat of your body. Practice the \u2018seated forward bend pose’ to get rid of diabetes, constipation, and emission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read More: <\/strong>Top 7 Health Benefits of Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend Pose)<\/strong><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
5. Ananda Balasana (Happy Child Pose)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Happy Child Pose stretches your inner\ngroins and spinal cord. Balasana is the preparatory pose to replicate this\nexercise regime. Relax your body and calm your mind with this fun activity of\n\u2018dead-bug\u2019 stretching pose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To do this, lay flat on the ground on\nyour back. Come into the cradle position by bending your legs, and by grabbing\nyour feet which are away from each other. Your ankles should be directly above\nyour knee, tailbone on the floor, and finally knee towards the armpits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ananda Balasana should be practiced\nempty stomach to nurture the advantages it delivers. It is an effective hip\nopener that relaxes the sacrum, filters the kidneys, and lengthens the\nhamstrings. This asana is definitely a positive mood-swinger, as it naturally\nplants a feeling of happiness within you, especially if it is practiced in\ngroups because “happiness is crazy mathematics as it multiplies if you\nshare it”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read More: Top 10 health benefits of Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby Pose)<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Now that you are aware of the five basic yoga\nposes for stretch, just include these in your daily routine and see the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Namaste!!! \n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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