Before I started yoga, I hadn't realised how many ailments this ancient exercise is good for. When my neighbour told me that he had bad knees, then I knew immediately what could help him.
It's easy for the alignment in legs and in the back to get off kilter, but through stretching and strengthening of muscles in the vicinity, there are usually less problems experienced. None of us have perfect posture, and there will always be some part of the body that is sore or not properly aligned.
When it comes to knees, it's possible to strengthen muscles on either side of the knee, the inner and outer thigh muscles so that they can effectively support the kneecap.
When doing any exercise, it's important to align the body so that the strengthening of the muscles does not occur when they are in the wrong position.
Here's a little tip on how to ensure that your knees are in the correct position before you get started with a yoga session. Stand with your feet about 12 inches from the wall. Put your back on the wall and then slowly slide downwards. Check that your knees are pointing outwards directly over the centre of your foot.
Before you begin your yoga session, it's vital that you warm up your muscles. You can do this by running through the core sun salutations. Keep your focus on your breathing - keep it slow and deep through the nose.
There are several poses that are great for strengthening the muscles around the knee area. These poses will also help with the muscles and tendons running down the back of the leg so that there is good alignment. These are: - Corpse pose - Triangle pose - Cobra pose - Single leg raises - Relaxation pose
If I give a word of advice, it's to always keep an eye on how your knees are feeling as you go through the motions. This is particularly important for any poses that require your knees to be bent. Don't ever force yourself into any particular position and know that the hips also have a big influence on the knees. So any postures and poses that work on the hips will also help to keep your knees in good shape.
It's easy for the alignment in legs and in the back to get off kilter, but through stretching and strengthening of muscles in the vicinity, there are usually less problems experienced. None of us have perfect posture, and there will always be some part of the body that is sore or not properly aligned.
When it comes to knees, it's possible to strengthen muscles on either side of the knee, the inner and outer thigh muscles so that they can effectively support the kneecap.
When doing any exercise, it's important to align the body so that the strengthening of the muscles does not occur when they are in the wrong position.
Here's a little tip on how to ensure that your knees are in the correct position before you get started with a yoga session. Stand with your feet about 12 inches from the wall. Put your back on the wall and then slowly slide downwards. Check that your knees are pointing outwards directly over the centre of your foot.
Before you begin your yoga session, it's vital that you warm up your muscles. You can do this by running through the core sun salutations. Keep your focus on your breathing - keep it slow and deep through the nose.
There are several poses that are great for strengthening the muscles around the knee area. These poses will also help with the muscles and tendons running down the back of the leg so that there is good alignment. These are: - Corpse pose - Triangle pose - Cobra pose - Single leg raises - Relaxation pose
If I give a word of advice, it's to always keep an eye on how your knees are feeling as you go through the motions. This is particularly important for any poses that require your knees to be bent. Don't ever force yourself into any particular position and know that the hips also have a big influence on the knees. So any postures and poses that work on the hips will also help to keep your knees in good shape.
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