Change your health and body structure in 5 days with these incredible and simple exercises for all ages. Benefits explained for each pose:
The 5 Exercises:
- Horse Stance (Mabu) Pose2. Cat-Cow Pose3. Head to Knee Pose4. Child's Pose5. Garland or Malasana PoseBENEFITS!1. Horsestance training – 10 reasons why you should do it ° Improved posture ° Better balance ° Faster on your feet ° Tone pelvic floor ° Strengthens the transverses abdominus muscle ° Stronger more relaxed back ° Strengthen Kidney energy ° Improved hormonal function ° Develop Yang energy - more assertive, more energetic, stay warmer etc. ° Finally, with enough practice… you’ll never have to worry about getting haemoroids2. Cat/Cow Pose (Marjaryasana/Bitilasana) is a wonderful way to warm up the spine at any point on or off your mat.Since it’s a breath synchronized movement, the asana flow from Cow Tilt to Cat Stretch has many powerful health benefits for the mind, body, andsoul. It’s one of those poses that helps you find freedom in the body almost instantly. Mental BenefitsWhile Cow Tilt and Cat Stretch may look “easy,” it is a powerful pose for the mind. The breath synchronized movement increases coordination, fosters intentional focus, and invigorates prana (the vital life force in the body). Furthermore, it is associated with increased emotional balance and stability of the mind.Lastly, lengthening the spine improves circulation to the discs between the vertebrae, which in turn relieves stress from the back and calms the mind.Physical BenefitsThere are many physical benefits of Cat/Cow Pose, including toning the gastrointestinal tract and female reproductive system. The asana flow helps relieve stress from menstrual cramps, lower back pain, and sciatica. Cat/Cow Pose increases flexibility of the neck, shoulders, and spine. The movement also stretches the muscles of the hips, back, abdomen, chest, and lungs.Cat Stretch held at its peak releases tension of the upper back and neck. Activation of the tailbone emphasizes the root movement of the spine, which increases flexibility for forward and backbends.Cat/Cow Pose strengthens and improves flexibility of the spine through utilization of the reciprocal relationship between the primary and secondary curves.3. Bend your head to knees° Relaxes the nervous system and aids in relieving depressive states of mind when practiced daily° Promotes deeper sleep at night° Increases circulation to the head, arms, shoulders and torso to help relieve tired eyes, mild headaches and fatigued shoulders° Helps to balance abnormal blood pressure° Boosts digestion as well as the general health of the abdominal organs° Aids in reducing hyperacidity in the stomach° Stretches out tensions in the hamstrings, calves, backs of the knees and the spine° Promotes greater flexibility in the hips° Stimulates healing in the kidneys and liver4. Child’s Pose - Child’s pose boasts a few benefits for the mind and body, such as:° Stretching: Child’s pose gently stretches your spine, thighs, hips, and ankles. ° Relaxation: Along with deep breathing exercises, child’s pose can calm your mind, reducing anxiety and fatigue. ° Blood circulation: Child’s pose can increase blood circulation to your head. ° Digestion: The light compression on your stomach in this pose can activate digestion. ° Tension relief: Child’s pose can release tension in your lower back muscles, chest, hamstrings, and shoulders. 5. Benefits of Garland Pose: or Malasana Pose ° Opens your hips and groin ° Stretches your ankles, lower hamstrings, back and neck ° Tones your abdominals ° Aids in digestion ° Strengthens your metabolism ° Keeps your pelvic and hip joints healthy ° Ideal for prenatal yoga
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