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Improve Flexibility With Yoga

Yoga works by giving you full control not just over your body but also your mind so you need to learn it properly and gradually. It involves a lot of stretching of different parts of your body, which might not be very easy for a beginner. So you would need to start with the basics and then gradually move on to the advanced postures or yogasanas. You would need to keep the following points in mind while starting yoga:

Practice yoga early in the mornings. If you can’t manage to do it in the mornings then you may practice it in the afternoon but you need to follow some restrictions regarding your food timings and intake. Yoga should be practiced on an empty stomach so you need to consume solid food at least three and a half hours prior and liquids at least an hour before you start.

• Do not consume spicy and heaty foods
• Do not practice yoga on a bare floor; do use a yoga mat or a carpet. Ensure that the place is clean and airy or practice in an open space where there is lots of clean fresh air.
• Wear clean comfortable loose clothes that would allow your body to stretch easily without causing any strain.
• For better results practice yoga daily for at least 30 minutes to an hour.

The following are some basic asanas (yoga postures) for beginners

• Kanthasanchalana – This is practiced to increase the strength and flexibility of the neck muscles
• Skandhasanchalana – This is practiced to increase the flexibility of the muscles in your shoulders and back
• Hastasanchalana - This is practiced to increase the stamina and flexibility of the muscles in your shoulders and hands
• Padasanchalana - This is practiced to increase the strength and flexibility of the muscles in your hips and legs
• Janusanchalan - This is practiced to increase the strength and flexibility of the muscles in your waist and knees

Yoga does not involve any fast movements but is gradual and consists of slow smooth movements that give a natural and easy flow to your body. It makes you aware of every limb in your body and thus helps you slowly control it by improving your balance and concentration. It also helps to reduce the stress levels by increasing the flow of blood and oxygen to each and every part of your body. Practicing yoga regularly keeps your mind sharp and active, and your body healthy and well toned.

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