Yoga for Flexibility
Yoga is an excellent practice for improving flexibility. Here are some yoga poses you can try to enhance your flexibility:
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Downward-facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): Start on all fours with your hands and knees on the ground. Press your hands into the floor, straighten your arms, and lift your hips up and back, bringing your body into an inverted V-shape.
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Standing forward bend (Uttanasana): Stand with your feet hip-distance apart and fold forward at your hips, letting your head and neck relax. Hold onto your elbows and let your torso hang heavy.
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Triangle pose (Trikonasana): Stand with your feet wide apart and turn your right foot out to the side. Reach your right arm out to the side and tilt your torso to the right, bringing your right hand down to the floor or a block. Extend your left arm up toward the ceiling.
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Cobra pose (Bhujangasana): Lie on your belly with your hands under your shoulders. Press your hands into the floor and lift your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
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Pigeon pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana): Start in a high plank position, then bring your right knee forward and place it behind your right wrist. Slide your left leg back and straighten it behind you. Fold forward over your right leg, resting your forehead on your hands or a block.
Remember to listen to your body and only go as far as feels comfortable for you. Over time, with regular practice, you will notice an increase in your flexibility.