Yoga Benefits Series: Forward Bends

      Benefits of Forward bends:

·         The forward bend postures have a massaging action on the organs in the upper body. Forward bends open up your back, promote total exhalation of air from the lungs by compressing the chest and also help to calm down your mind.

·         The forward bending postures bend the back to the shape it was when the body was in the womb that is also called the primary curve. This makes some space between the spinal vertebrae that improves the circulation around it and has overall beneficial effects on the body.

·         The nerves from all the different organs in the body pass through the spinal cord and the improved circulation benefits all of them in a great way.

·         The forward bend poses give an internal massage as well as improve the circulation to the various organs like the abdomen, pancreas, liver, intestines and kidneys.

·         They also help to lengthen and strengthen the hamstrings, muscles of the inner leg, make the muscles of the back supple and boost the strength of the legs and the knees.     

More Benefits:

• Stretches the hips, hamstrings, and calves
• Strengthens the thighs and knees
• Keeps your spine strong and flexible
• Reduces stress, anxiety, depression, and fatigue
• Calms the mind and soothes the nerves
• Relieves tension in the spine, neck, and back
• Activates the abdominal muscles
• Eases symptoms of menopause, asthma, headaches, and insomnia
• Stimulates the kidneys, liver, spleen
• Improves digestion

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