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Stretching Exercises

Dr Mayur V K.

20/12/2018 1 0 View Comments

These exercises are meant to make muscles, joints and ligaments adapt for asana practice.

The exercises include-

Side stretch

Twist and Bend

Side Bend

Forward and Backward Bending

Sitting forward bending

lying twist for spine

Prone spinal stretch and twist in Bhujangasana

Shalabha Stretch

Dhanura Stretch

Leg splits side-front forward backwards and many more!

Stretching exercises reduce chances of injury while performing asanas and Surya Namaskar.

These are vital in toning the body by isometric stimulations to the muscles.

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