These 5 poses to strengthen torso and abs also help improve coordination, balance, and make you walk straighter, taller and with more confidence. Practice them and you’ll see the results!
The applications for yoga to improve your well-being have no limit and the benefits go much further than just stretching your muscles and joints, such as helping strengthen your core, including abdominal muscles. Take note of these 5 yoga poses that will help you improve your posture and walk straighter.
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Utthita Chaturanga Dandasana
From plank, lift your right leg up and, as you push your hips back and exhale, bend your knee and bring it towards your nose. As you bring your knee towards your nose, push into the ground with your hands to round your back. Repeat the same process with the other leg.
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Half boat pose (ardha navasana)
For this pose, the body should form a V, facing forward with legs together and arms stretched out on either side. To get into the pose, lift your feet and shoulders off the ground (legs, arms and back straight) and hold the pose squeezing your core muscles. Then return to the original position, lying face up on the ground, to rest and then repeat the pose.
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Uttanasana pose touching your wrist
Bend the top half of your body down into Uttanasana, open your feet to hip width and rest your palms on the mat or on the ground. Remember to bend your knees if there is too much tension. Lean forward to rest your weight on your hands and lift your right foot off the mat. Flex your foot and touch the tip of your toes to your right wrist. Repeat with the other foot.
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Two-point plank position
From plank, with your wrists in line with your shoulders, extend your right leg back and take your weight towards your right arm. Then lift and stretch your left arm forward. Activate your core to hold the pose for a few seconds and then change sides.
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Three-point plank position
From plank, instead of shifting your weight to your hands, rest your forearms with your elbows in line with your shoulders. Raise your right leg straight out, keeping your core muscles tight to hold the pose. Repeat with the other leg.