Yoga is an amazing form of exercises. It has a million benefits. It can build strength, flexibility, endurance, and more.
There is an unlimited amount of poses to do that target different parts of your body. If you’re looking to specifically work part of your body with yoga, you have to know the right poses.
Here are five different poses to work different parts of your body.
ARMS – Downward facing dog
Downward facing dog is easily one of the most famous yoga poses. It might even be the first pose you learn when you start practicing yoga. It can be used as a transition or a resting pose.
This pose really works your entire body. It stretches your hamstrings and calves while strengthening your arms and core.
Start on your hands and knees with your wrists under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Bring your toes under and push through your hands to lift your hips. Straighten your legs. Stretch deeper by pushing your heels to the floor.
LEGS – Warrior 1
Warrior 1 is another very famous yoga pose. This pose does a variety of things, but it is well known as an energy-filled pose because it allows you to breathe deeply and improve circulation.
It can help strengthen your quads and arms while training your balance and core. It will open your hips and stretch the whole body.
To perform warrior 1 from downward facing dog, bring your right foot to the inside of your right hand. Turn your left foot 45 degrees to your left. Bend your right knee and push through your front leg to stand while keeping your legs stable. Bring your arms toward the ceiling. Breathe deeply then switch legs.
CORE – Boat pose
The most famous yoga pose for your core is probably the plank. However, you probably already know how to do that!
The boat pose is a great way to really target your entire core. It also works your hip flexors as you keep your legs in the air.
Start sitting on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Lift your feet on the floor. Gradually extend your knees to bring your shins parallel to the floor for. You will lean back slightly, but don’t round your back. Try to straighten your legs as much as you can.
BACK – Cobra
The cobra pose is an awesome pose for your lower back. It can be challenging to get to but done properly it will feel great!
Start in a high plank with your arms and legs straight. Rock your body forward slightly so you’re on your tip toes and your shoulders are in front of your wrist. Lower your body until you are in the bottom of a push up pose.
Pause for a second, then push your body forward. Your tops of your feet should be flat on the floor and your hips should be by your wrists. Push your shoulders into the sky. Feel the stretch in your lower back, then reverse the movement.
