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Are you doing the most common yoga postures correctly?

Asked by:Tyr

Asked on:Apr 09, 2026 03:15 AM

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  • Raina Raina

    Apr 09, 2026

      Balanced

      It can train the hamstring muscles and balance, while straightening the back can practice straightening the waist and chest to avoid hunching or back pain caused by normal bad posture. However, people with Parkinson's disease and cerebellar lesions are not suitable for this procedure.

      do it right

      Step1

      Breathe in. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed forward and back straight. Keep your head straight and look straight ahead. Put your hands together in front of your chest.

      Step2

      Put your weight on your left foot, slowly lift your right foot, and hold your right knee with both hands. The left knee should be straight and the toes pointed forward. Adjust the pelvis and straighten the back. The body can lean forward slightly and the shoulders should be level. Maintain this position and take 3 to 5 deep breaths. If your body can bear the load, you can try to bring your right knee as close to your chest as possible, but your upper body should still remain upright.

      Step3

      Let go of the hands holding your knees, slowly lower your hands, and at the same time lower your right foot to the ground. Repeat with different feet. You can do 5 to 10 times on each leg. If you are unable to stand on one foot at the beginning, you can stand next to a wall and use your hands to support the wall to achieve the purpose of standing on one foot. However, the stretching effect of supporting the wall on the muscles will become smaller, so you should gradually practice standing on one foot.

      Sitting and turning pose

      This action can help stretch the abdominal core muscles, but people with herniated discs, lumbar muscle strains, and ligament sprains should not do it to avoid worsening symptoms. When doing this action, you should not twist the waist forcefully all at once and should take your time.

      Wrong posture: The hand behind the body should not be too far away from the body. The upper body should be upright and perpendicular to the ground. If the hand is too far away from the body, the upper body will easily lean backward or to one side, and the training purpose will not be achieved.

      Step1

      Breathe in. Sit cross-legged on the ground with your legs crossed, your body straight, your upper body straight, and your hands naturally placed on your knees.

      Step2

      Exhale. Slowly extend your left foot behind your body, keeping your knees flat on the ground ; The right knee should also be on the ground, and the angle of the two feet can be adjusted freely so as to not cause discomfort or pressure to the legs.

      Step3

      Slowly turn your body to the right, put your right hand behind you, not too far away from your body; Place your left hand on the knee of your right foot, keep your upper body upright, and look to the right back. Maintain this position and take 3 to 5 deep breaths. Shoulders on both sides should be level and high.

      Step4

      Slowly retract your hands, then retract your left foot, and return to the ready position. Relax, take 5 deep breaths, then switch sides and repeat. Do both sides alternately 2 to 3 times

      snake pose

      It can increase arm muscle strength, spine flexibility and abdominal muscles. For people who sit for a long time, it can reduce the symptoms of lower back pain, adjust posture and improve hunched posture. Turning around during exercise can train the abdominal and waist muscles.

      do it right

      Step1

      Lie face down on the ground, elbows bent, palms flat on the ground next to your chest, feet shoulder-width apart, and insteps flat on the ground.

      Step2

      Breathe in. Bend your elbows slightly, support your body with your palms, keep your upper body straight, and keep your legs on the ground. Keep your head high, Eye Look forward.

      Step3

      Exhale. You can press your right shoulder down slightly, but don't press it too much, and bend your elbow slightly. Then slowly turn your head to the right, don't use too much force, look over your shoulder and look back at your right heel, don't force it, and make sure your neck doesn't hurt. Clench your hips and push your chest forward. After taking 3 to 5 deep breaths, turn your head straight, slowly lower your upper body to the ground, and then switch sides.

      side stretch

      Helps stretch the side, front thigh muscles, and back calf muscles. In addition, stretching can not only increase the flexibility of the legs and waist, but also tighten the waist and back muscles.

      do it right

      Step1

      Breathe in. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart, toes forward, and back straight. Keep your head straight and look straight ahead. Put your hands together in front of your chest.

      Step2

      Exhale. Open your hands to the left and right and raise them horizontally, take a big step to the right with your right foot and spread it out, forming a "big" shape with your body.

      Step3

      Slowly bend your right foot and straighten your left knee. Stretch your left hand upward, and place your right hand on your right thigh first, ready to reach in front of your body.

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