Great Yoga Poses for your posture

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With the time we’ve all spent at home this year instead of being out in the world, it is easy for us to let go of the good habits we used to implement in our daily lives. If you are losing confidence due to weight gain or isolation, it can put a strain on the body and the soul. 

One way in particular that you can help yourself get back on track this winter before the new year is to look after and improve your posture. Over time when stuck at home working at your own desk, you’ll likely develop a bad posture due to slouching. This is why today we want to talk about some yoga poses you can do each day for 30 seconds to help maintain a good posture and stretch out your back. 

Standing forward fold 

Standing forward fold is a simple yoga pose and one of the most effective for lengthening the back and spine. To start, stand straight with your legs hip width apart. Place your hands above your head and stretch tall, then fold forward and try to touch your toes. Remember here to fold from your hips not your back; try to keep your back straight. Hold this for 20-30 seconds. You can make this one step more extreme by interlacing your hands behind you before your fold – the weight of your hands will help lengthen your spine. 

Downward dog 

A classic pose in yoga – downward dog is one which you should definitely add to your daily routine. This pose is brilliant for lengthening your back and your hamstrings and it helps to keep your muscles strong. Start in a plank position and then move your feet a few inches forward. At this point, lift your hips up and back until there is a straight line from your hands to your hips. This lengthening pose is helpful for all and it provides a great base for any yoga flow. 

Reverse warrior 

When you have developed bad posture there are many ways to fix it. You can try to stand up at your desk, you could use a biofeedback posture trainer, or you can keep active throughout the day. This next yoga pose is one that will force you to trust your balance and body. Reverse warrior is a brilliant pose and is one that will lengthen the back and chest. Start with one leg in front of you and one behind. The foot behind should be facing to the side. Exhale as you bend your front knee, and align your knee directly over the ankle of your front foot. Your front shin should be perpendicular to the floor. Place your hands one in front of your face and one behind you so that you are looking at your middle finger. Now drop your left (back) hand to the back of your left thigh. On an inhalation, lift your right arm straight up, reaching your fingertips toward the ceiling.

These yoga poses should make a big difference to your back and posture this month. If you continue to struggle with your posture, you may want to visit a chiropractor who can help address some of your posture issues, providing some extra help alongside the benefits yoga provides for your posture and your overall health.

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