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There are styles of yoga that are designed to teach the body how to move in ways that develops balance, flexibility and most importantly, strength. We will discuss the different yoga movements that will help build muscles in different parts of your body. There's no need to lift weights, instead; lift your own body weight!
What are the different yoga positions that help tone your body?
For the core, Plank Pose is the simplest and the best way to tighten the core muscles. It is done by going on all fours. Starting with the arms and knees in table pose then straightening the legs to form a line between your shoulders and your heels. This pose will have you balancing your body weight on your hands and toes. This pose will help tone your abdomen.
For strengthening the entire core, the Dolphin Plank Pose is like a step higher from the regular plank pose. The only difference in the position is that the elbows are dropped down and your palms are together.
The Chair Pose is for strengthening the thighs and ankles. It also reduces the abdominal fat. It is called chair pose for a reason. You will literally shape your body as if you are sitting in an imaginary chair but with your arms stretched up high. The challenging part is holding the position for a few seconds to minutes. For a more challenging move, every time you exhale sit deeper down into your chair pose.
For toning most parts of the body in one pose, Virabhadrasana or the Warrior Pose is perfect. It hits the thighs, shoulders, arms, abs, ankles and neck are all getting toned. There are three different levels of the Warrior pose, each getting a bit harder but strengthening each muscle more.
To do the warrior pose, take a large step forward then bend that knee forward, making a lunge position. Then bring your hands over your head. You can keep your palms separated or join them together like a prayer.
All of these poses are good for the entire body. However, if you have no prior experience doing yoga it is best to learn with a teacher to avoid any injuries.
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