When someone mentions yoga, most people probably instantly imagine crazy shape-shifting poses, standing on your head, or meditating with your legs crossed for more than an hour!
However, yoga has numerous variations and poses that can be practiced from youngest to oldest age. Also, the great thing about yoga is that besides physical, you practice mental endurability at the same time.
1. Stress reducing and tranquility
This is achieved due to releasing of the muscle pain, and helping the body be fully relaxed. With putting your legs up, your blood flow increases, as you simply switch the gravitation field of your body. After you’ve practiced this pose, you’ll get better sleep the very same night!
Because of the increased blood flow, your whole body will improve the circulation. This pose also strengthens the parasympathetic nervous system to stave off the dreaded fight-or flight hormones, which can help with some of the unpleasant side effects of pregnancy and miscarriage.
The hamstrings, which are the muscles located on the thighs, are often the tightest muscles in the body. With practicing this pose you can release them. Pulling these muscles can also reduce pain in the lower back, as they’re pretty much connected and do the biggest part in supporting the body and keeping it straight during the day.
Note to women:
Also, if you have problems with your neck or your spine that request medication or surgery, don’t practice this pose without a previous consultation with your doctor.
But if you’re struggling with inflammation, tension in the muscles that isn’t very rigid or bad circulation – than this is the right pose for you!
An improved circulation also reduces the chances of stroke and heart attack for at least 50%! This pose can save your life!