Yoga poses have the inherent ability to enhance upon one’s flexibility, stamina and even strength. Quite fortunately, all of these ‘qualities’ are needed by serious athletes and runners. In this regard, let us go through some of the unique Yoga postures that are particularly well suited for improving our core muscles, while also catering to our suppleness and mental strength.
1. Tailors Yoga Pose
Also known as the Cobbler’s pose, this posture helps us in stretching the muscles of our pelvic region. The simplistic exercise entails a proper sitting form with our backs to the wall as support. Additionally, we can also keep soft materials along our knees to avoid unnecessary extension. Of course, it is very important to keep our spine straight, which subjects our pelvic muscles to certain levels of flexing.
2. Fish Pose
Also known as the Matsyasana, this relaxing posture requires your full body to be rested upon the ground (with your back to the floor). Now, after finding the correct surface area, one needs to arch his chest (along with the upper belly region) upwards. This simplistic bearing allows for strengthening of upper back and neck muscles, along with increased flexibility.
3. Pyramid
Also known as Parsvottanasana, this pose requires a prior set of breathing patterns, alternating between inhaling and exhaling. Now, you would require firmly standing upright, and then leaning over your left leg. The leaning position should be determined by the same level of your chest with the right thigh. The hands should be totally behind (by grabbing opposite elbows), while your gaze should be fixated along the end of your nose.
4. Child’s Pose
Also known as the Balasana, the name very well describes its directed patrons. Developed for children and adults, the restorative pose entails a full kneeling on the floor with your toes touching together. Your torso is to be then laid down upon the thigh support along the ground. The favorable effects can result in increased elasticity to our hips, ankles and thighs.
5. Hero Pose
Also known as Virasana, this knee joint enhancing and leg flexing posture requires you to move your heels alongside your buttocks, while your ankles are used as support upon the ground. Now, with your knees touching each other, the ideal situation is to place your butt region upon the floor (like sitting) between your legs. However, some amateurs may experience difficulty in doing this. So, they can use an external support for sitting, which can be placed between their legs.
