Top 10 Yoga Stretches
February 17, 2010 by admin
Filed under Yoga Breathing
Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, and currently, close to 11 million Americans are enjoying its health benefits. Yoga Workout is so famous that it might as well be a trend. Following are the top ten famous stretches in a yoga workout. Also, while doing the stretches, it is important to breathe properly as well and learn the art of “yoga breathing” or “peathing”.
Yoga Stretch # 1: Cat – Cow Stretch
A very basic spinal stretch done on all fours.
Yoga Stretch # 2: Child’s Pose – Balasana
This is a resting pose you can use anytime you get tired.
Yoga Stretch # 3: Cobra Pose – Bhujangasana
A very basic backbend, Cobra may be done many times in a single yoga class.
Yoga Stretch # 4: Corpse Pose – Savasana
This resting and rejuvenating pose is done at the end of every yoga class.
Yoga Stretch # 5: Downward Facing Dog – Adho Mukha Svanasana
Downward facing dog is done many times during most yoga classes. It is a transitional pose, a resting pose and a great strengthener in its own right.
Yoga Stretch # 6: Knees, Chest, and Chin – Ashtanga Namaskara
This pose may be done many times in a single yoga class in sequence with Plank and Cobra.
Yoga Stretch # 7: Mountain Pose – Tadasana
The foundation of all standing poses.
Yoga Stretch # 8: Plank Pose
Strengthens the arms and spine.
Yoga Stretch # 9: Raised Hands Pose – Urdhva Hastasana
A standing pose with the arms stretched upwards.
Yoga Stretch # 10: Seated Forward Bend – Paschimottanasana
A forward bend with the legs outstretched.
These are just a few and the more famous bunch of yoga stretches that yoga enthusiasts use when they have a workout. It is important to understand that yoga is a whole body workout and just like any other activity performed by the body, doing yoga also means preparing your body for it.
It is therefore important not only for the full enjoyment of yoga but also for the health of the body, to perform yoga stretches before and even after a full yoga workout. Chances are, you will feel better and enjoy yoga more by doing these stretches.
