Muscle stretching is a very important item in exercise, as it can protect us from injuries during exercise. Among all sports, yoga has the most stretching exercises, and we usually stretch by doing some yoga exercises. So do you know what yoga muscle stretching movements are? Let’s go take a look below!
1. Camel pose
Stretching the rectus abdominis and external oblique muscles is suitable for people with good flexibility. Kneel on your knees and stretch your arms to reach your feet. Stretch as far back as possible. Avoid putting too much pressure on your neck and spine.
2. Forward Bend
Stretch the adductor muscles. At first, bend your knees. When your muscles begin to release, slowly straighten your legs and straighten your back.
3. Breastfeeding
This is a combined exercise with deep groin stretching. Open your hands and support the ground, with your legs in a leapfrog position. Move the stretch forward and backward.
4. Wide side lunge position
This is another stretch merge. Place your hands over each other, bend one leg and stretch the other leg to the side.
5. Butterfly Stretch
Start in a seated position with the soles of your feet together. Press your knees down with your hands. Keep your feet away from your hips and slowly release your back muscles.
6. Forearm extensor stretch
Stretch your forearm extensor muscles, then externally rotate your shoulders. Once in place, apply pressure with your other hand and begin to extend.
7. Lateral curvature of the neck
Extend your neck as much as possible. You can sit on a chair and grab the bottom of the seat.
8. Neck Rotation and Stretch
Slowly rotate your neck while keeping your chin elevated. For a deeper extension, press with your other elbow and rotate in the opposite direction.
9. Neck extension
Place your hands on your hips while keeping your spine straight and your head as far back as possible.
10. Pressure on the side of the neck
Tilt your head to the left, wrap your left hand around your head, and touch your right ear. Stretch slowly.