3 Relaxing Yoga Routines For Gaining Height
August 31, 2009 by Rodney Williams
Filed under Yoga
The spread of yoga over the past few years has been quite major, endearing itself to people around the world with its mix of relaxation and stretching techniques, soothing ones mind and body. It’s also the perfect style of exercise for those who may not be physically able to perform other routines which require a greater deal of strength, endurance, or flexibility.
Yoga’s major strengths are its focus on proper breathing techniques, which rarely gain mention in other circles, and its slow paced mix of stretching and meditative positions. Some of these routines are perfect for those looking to gain height, as they target the areas of the body that are most affected by poor posture, most notably the spine.
Now then, here are three yoga routines that can be used to increase height as well as state of mind.
The Cobra - Begin this technique by lying down flat on your stomach, with your legs and arms both keep tight together. Now slowly raise your head and upper body into the air, while keeping your lower body braced firmly against the ground.
The above workout can be done as is, or for added effect, once you’ve reached the apex of your rise, lift yourself even further up using your arms and hold that position. Both of these workouts are tremendous for the spine and back, increasing strength and stretching them out for greater height and flexibility.
Dog and Cat - This curiously named routine gets its name from the natural body structures of those most common of household pets, the dog and the cat. Begin by getting down on your hands and knees, spaced a fair distance apart, but by no means as far as you possibly can. Now tilt your head up into the air, stretching your body out to achieve this, which will naturally put your spine in an inverted position, similar to a dogs. From here you want to reverse that position, sucking your stomach up and tilting your spine upwards. Continue to alternate between these two positions, holding each position for a few seconds. Make your transitions smooth and unhurried. This routine gives your spine a great workout, putting it through a constant shift in position multiple times, stretching it out.
Downward Facing Dog - The dog returns for this second exercise, which works on the spine and hamstrings, building strength and flexibility. Starting stretched out on your hands and knees, lift your knees off the ground and as straight as you can keep them. Your upper body should be straight as well, with your buttocks and lower back pointed up, in an upside down V position. Hold this position for several seconds, and then release your legs so you’re back on your knees. Keep repeating this process multiple times.
Yoga is filled with many such routines, all of which share similar qualities for stress free relaxation and stretching. These three in particular are great for height training, targeting the lower back, and in some cases the legs, for added height gain.
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