A simple annoyance, an unexpected event or a stress, is enough to literally stretch the body in its entirety. Like stretching, yoga allows you to stretch your muscles, refocus your mind, soothe and relax the body. Whether at home or in the office, some exercises of the discipline are practiced everywhere and are accessible even to the least flexible of us. Follow these five movements to apply as soon as the need arises.
Breathing and stretching the back
To promote relaxation , some yoga postures play on the dilatation of the chest and therefore on the breath. This is the case of the “rocker” which chases the stress in a few minutes . To achieve it, lie on your stomach, rest on your hands and gradually raise the chest while looking straight ahead. You will feel your chest open and the air enter at your leisure.
Our second exercise helps to stretch the spine and relax all upper body muscles. Deep breathing is therefore favored. Kneel on your heels, raise your arms in the air, palms together and fingers crossed. Then try to touch the sky with your hands by relaxing completely neck and shoulders.
Find absolute calm
To find calm and serenity, the following yoga positions work for sure. Often used at the end of the session, the child’s posture can refocus and recover but also facilitate digestion. She relaxes her back, shoulders and neck . Kneel down, buttocks resting on your heels. Place your head on the floor and extend your arms in front of you, trying to keep them away.
More difficult, but very effective, the posture of the dog standing plays on the inversion. Stand up, put your hands on the ground and move your feet away. Then put the head down by taking off the heels of the floor. Blood then rises into the brain, which oxygenates rapidly. This position also makes it possible to stretch the column.
A yoga posture to do at the office
And for those who do not have the time to go to a yoga class, or to practice at home, some positions can be practiced during a break during the day . The sitting position tires the body, the body and the mind. Your back suffers every day the consequences. To counter the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle , stretch one arm after another, keeping your feet flat on the ground. The rest of the body does not move.
Then, always stretch your arms and grab your chair with both hands. The muscles in your back will relax gradually. Finally, bend your head between your legs, trying to go as far as possible.
And, remember, whatever yoga posture you choose to relax, it will not be complete without a calm and controlled breathing .