Tuesday, 21 October 2014

About Yoga: Can't Touch Your Toes? Yoga Helps Improve Flexibility

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From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga
One of the biggest misconceptions about yoga is that you have to be flexible to do it. This is absolutely not the case. In fact, you could make the argument that people who are not naturally flexible have the most to gain from yoga. There are many benefits to regularly stretching our tight areas, especially as we age.
10 Poses to Improve Flexibility

This group of poses is designed to address 3 major muscle areas that are often tight: hamstrings, hips, and shoulders. As with all things yoga, consistent practice is the best way to see results.

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The Flexibility Myth

More reasons why flexibility is not a prerequisite for yoga, plus recommendations for yoga styles that are most accessible for the unflexible.

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Yoga Men: How to Take to Yoga Plunge When You're a Dude

Men most often invoke the flexibility myth as a reason they're not doing yoga. Don't worry guys; we've got you covered.

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How to Get Comfortable Cross-Legged
The words "find a comfortable, cross-legged seat" strike fear into the hearts of many yoga beginners. Here's how to make sitting cross-legged more comfortable.

 

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