Legs are a key area that many girls pay attention to. Whether the legs look good or not is related to many factors. However, no matter what the reason is for leg shape problems, we can change them through yoga. Yoga is a good way to shape your legs, so what yoga poses do you think you want to do to shape your legs? Let’s go take a look below!
1. Strengthen lateral stretch
The practitioner enters the Mountain Pose stance, with the feet apart, the upper body slowly turns to the right side of the body, the right foot follows and rotates to the outside, and the left foot rotates to the same side at the same time. , the turning angle of the left foot is slightly smaller than that of the right foot, stretch the hands behind the back, and put the palms together with effort. While exhaling, the body slowly approaches the right thigh, the back is fully stretched, the two legs remain upright, and the time for 8 breaths is maintained to retract, and change To practice.
2. Triangle Pose
The practitioner enters the mountain pose with his feet apart, rotates the left foot to the right to a vertical position, and follows with the right foot Rotate inwards less than the left foot. Raise both arms forward parallel to shoulder level, palms facing the ground. While exhaling, bend your body to the left, put the fingers of your left hand on the ground, stretch your right arm upwards, and stand your chest upright. It feels like you are leaning on a wall. Hold it for 8 breaths to withdraw and change directions.
3. Dance Pose
The practitioner enters the mountain pose, bends the right knee, stretches out the right hand, grasps the instep of the right foot from the outside of the ankle, keeps eyes looking forward, and while inhaling, Lift your left arm and lift your right leg upwards from the back. At this time, the spine is curved, like a half-moon shape. Hold it for 4 breaths to retract it and change directions.
4. Pigeon Pose
The practitioner enters from a sitting position, extending the left knee to the outside of the hip, and pushing the right leg straight back. Sit your buttocks on the ground and try your best to stretch your hip flexors. Experienced practitioners can perform deep stretching exercises. Based on the original movement, stretch your arms forward, slowly approach your upper body to your left leg, and touch your head to the ground. Fully stretch your back, and you can feel the stretch in your thighs. Hold for 8 breaths to retract and change direction.
5. Downward Dog Pose
The practitioner enters from a standing position, with his hands raised to the same width and height as his shoulders, and his feet spread hip-width apart. Stretch your five fingers, press down with your hands, touch the ground, lift your heels, straighten your legs, lift your sit bones and tailbone upwards, and make the entire posture form an inverted V. Hold it for 8 breaths to recover.