Illustrated Stretching Exercises: Free Video
http://www.yogabodynaturals.com -- Gravity Poses are passive stretches that work deeply into the body's connective tissues for flexibility. Yoga and flexibility go hand-and-hand, but for stretching specifically, there are unique approaches that make things easier. Click above to get started with my free, 7-day email course.
Tadasana - Stand straight with your feet together and hands at your side. Now slowly raise both your hands upwards, fingers pointing towards the sky. Now slowly raise your heels as much as you can and stand on your toes. Repeat 3-4 times.
Trikonasana - Stand straight with your legs apart. Now slowly raise both your hands on each side so that they are parallel to the shoulder. Bend towards the right side such that the index finger of your right hand touches the right toe. Simultaneously, your left hand should go upwards. Return to normal position and repeat with the other side.
Similarly one can try poses like Bhujangasana, Shirshasana, Sarvangasana.
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Dynamic, static-active and static-passive are the three major types of flexibility. Dynamic flexibility is the ability to attain a ceiling range of motion of the joint while performing a movement. In simple words this type of flexibility is exhibited in walking, running, or participating in physical activity. Static-active is equated more to the general stretching earlier to performing exercise, such as bending over and touching your toes (without bouncing). at last, static-passive flexibility is the range of motion achieved by the joint structure when an outside force such as another person or equipment assists the movement.
Stretching exercises are beneficial for our health and help to keep our body supple and flexible. Doing stretching exercises for at least five to ten minutes before you embark on any kind of exercises be it aerobics or swimming goes a long way in preventing muscle pull.
Author: yogabody777
Keywords: yoga pilates stretching exercises flexibility bikram ashtanga pose iyengar anusara posture
Added: August 3, 2008
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Surinder teaches yoga in Rishikesh, India. His classes are both gentle and inspirational, and are appropriate for all levels of students. In this clip Surinder demonstrates the cobra pose (bhujangasana). Surinder can be contacted at irus42@hotmail.com
Author: surinderyoga
Keywords: surinderyoga Rishikesh India yoga cobra pose bhujangasana health
Added: July 6, 2008
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Keywords: personals
Added: May 15, 2008
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Sphinx pose provides a great introduction to back bends because it does not require significant flexi bility in the spine. Use Sphinx to open the body in preparation for deeper back bends. Both Sphinx and Cobra stretch and strengthen the spine, stretch the shoulders, chest, and abdomen, and stimulate the abdominal organs.
Author: MikeCasko
Keywords: Bhujangasana Sphinx Cobra Pose Yoga Asana Posture
Added: April 22, 2008
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"Bhujanga" means "cobra" in Sanskrit. This asana is called "Bhujangasana" as the raised trunk, neck and head while practicing it resemble a cobra rearing its hood and about to strike, while the joined and stretched legs resemble its tail.
Author: A2ZYoga
Keywords: fitness beauty health YOGA POSES POSTURES
Added: April 5, 2008
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