Can you grow taller with yoga poses? This exercise helps to stretch the back (and maybe to gain a few cm)
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- 22 Apr 2022
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Among the many yoga positions for beginners there is a really very easy one that everyone can do, at any time of the day and in any place, which helps to feel strong and solid, and to improve posture , helping to stretch the back , and maybe to gain a few centimeters in height, which you tend to lose by always hunched over.
It is called Tadasana , the "mountain position", an asana - the name of yoga positions - truly beginner-proof, which gives a feeling of stability, power and centering on oneself, but not only. Therefore perfect for recharging yourself with good energy and facing daily challenges with greater balance, safety and self- esteem . Plus you don't even need a mat, you can practice it simply standing up, wherever you want: it's one of the simplest yoga workouts at home , you can do it during a break at work or while waiting at the subway stop. .
"It is the mother of all standing asanas, it is often used at the beginning of a yoga session, but it can also be performed alone to have greater awareness of your body and recover a mental calm " explains Rossella Forastiero , yoga teacher and yoga retreat leader. “She is called mountain pose because she embodies the stability, strength and stillness of a mountain and can be especially useful when you are experiencing a moment of confusion and instability. It is a position of reconnection that helps to regain focus and balance , freeing us from the tensions and stress that also manifests itself on the skin and hair. It favors concentration and allows us to clarify within ourselves, to see what is the solution to the problem that afflicts us, with tranquility and creativity ".
Even if it is a simple exercise, this asana activates the whole body and realigns it, giving elasticity, flexibility, stretching the back and helping to have a correct posture . "As in any yoga position, breathing accompanies the movement and helps to stay in the present moment, giving greater concentration", continues the expert. "To do it best, let the breath become natural, without losing awareness of it, listening to your body in order to correct imbalances and improve alignment".
Tadasana: is one of the most recommended asanas for pregnancy
Everyone can try it, even those who have never practiced yoga, and it is also suitable for future mothers , with the necessary variations. “When you are pregnant, for greater stability, it is best to keep your feet apart and parallel to the width of the pelvis, with your legs straight and your knees soft. The arms, on the other hand, should be held along the body or joined, palm to palm in front of the breastbone. And to avoid losing balance, it can also be useful to use a support wall to support the back, ”suggests the coach. "In addition to the mental anti-stress and awareness benefits, the muscles of the pelvic floor , the most affected area during and after pregnancy , are physically strengthened., and those of the back, lengthening the spine and thus improving posture ".
Tadasana: here are the countless benefits
Thanks to this yoga position, strength, power and mobility of the feet are increased, a leg and hips exercise is performed, while firming the buttocks and abdomen at the same time. Flexibility develops and you learn the correct art of standing by improving gait. It also promotes healthy digestion and blood circulation and helps reduce flat feet and relieve sciatica.
In addition to the beneficial effects on the body , also the mind and moodtake advantage of it. “By developing a greater physical balance, we can also find an inner one, becoming more present to ourselves. This also increases our awareness, which gives us a clearer view of our emotions and sensations. And this gives us a renewed energy and enthusiasm , to get rid of negativity and face everyday life with greater serenity and concentration ". Read More...
