| Membership Category: |
Yoga Lesson Planner |
| Sub Category: |
Bolster |
| Types: |
Side Bend, Stretch, Inversion, Seated & Floor, Seated, Animal |
| Anatomy: |
Arms & Shoulders, Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Psoas |
| Chakras: |
Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre |
| Therapy: |
Arthritis, Asthma, Back Pain, Constipation, Fatigue, Herniated Disc, Indigestion, Leg Congestion, Poor Posture, Varicose Veins |
| Drishti: |
Tip Of Nose |
| Dosha: |
Pitta, Kapha |
Sit with legs crossed. Extend right leg to the side. Bend left leg. Place right elbow on bolster or block (or hold ankle of right foot with right hand). Lower body over leg in a side bend. Raise left arm over head. Switch legs and repeat.
Stretches spine, shoulders, hams, groins.
A) Folded blanket under knee of extended leg. B) Seated forward bend with both legs extended.
"What Are The Benefits Of Yoga Side Bends?"
- Balance the entire body.
- Lengthen abdominal muscles, hips, and thigh muscles.
- Improve spine flexibility.
"What Are Intercostal Muscles And Why Is It Important To Stretch Them?"
Side bends stretch the muscles between the ribs (the intercostal muscles). These muscles can get short and tight in daily life, due to time spent sitting and slouching. Tight intercostals cause slouching, which usually causes tension in the neck and shoulders.
"Can Side Stretches Help Free Up My Breathing?"
If you have tight intercostal muscles there's a very good chance that your ribs don't have a full range of motion. And that means your breathing will be restricted.
Stretching your intercostal will open up the ribcage and lungs, which will significantly improve your breathing capacity.
Side Bends can also help relieve respiratory conditions, such as colds, asthma, and allergies.
"Can Side Stretches Help Digestion?"
Yes. Side Bends stretch the abdominal muscles and digestive organs. This assists and regulates digestion, elimination, and metabolism.
"Why Are Side Stretches Good For Women Who Are Pregnant?"
Women who are pregnant can benefit from gentle Side Bends because they will help to create more space in the torso for the organs and the growing baby.
