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Yoga Standing Poses
Some of the most efficient poses are the standing positions. They offer excellent stretching of the muscles and
they have noticeable effects on the promptness and accuracy of the nervous system. Most standing poses manage to
improve the asanas and they offer you an increased chance of mastering equilibrium, both physical and mental. In
the following paragraphs we will have a look at two of the most important standing poses, the Mountain pose and the
Triangle pose.
The mountain pose (known as the Tadasana) got its name from several defining attributes that share the symbols of
the mountain. The pose benefits from a high level of relaxed strength and a feeling of invulnerability. Much like a
mountain, the person practicing this pose will be surrounded by stillness and will feel a pronounced sensation of
balance. The clarity and profound vision offered by this pose enable you to go deeper in your inner feelings and
connect with your inner self on a very profound level.
The mountain pose is achieved by keeping the heels slightly apart, so that toes are parallel. Perform a back and
forth rocking motion on your toes and gradually come to a complete stop. Lift the ankles in order to consolidate
the pose while also tightening the leg muscles. Push your tailbone towards the floor while lifting your pelvic area
towards the navel. Your arms should be hanging near your body while you are pressing your shoulder blades
backwards.
The obvious positive effects of the mountain pose made it stand at the basis of many other poses. Tadasana implies
that the practicing yogi has to learn the meaning of balance and stillness before moving further. For this reason,
the mountain pose is one of the best ways to connect with your inner feelings while learning the subtle ways of
yoga. The energy channels of the mountain pose traverse your entire body, following the spine, from the back of the
neck and down towards the legs.
The next important standing pose is the Triangle pose, or the Trikonasana. This relatively easy pose has a good
stretching effect on the spine, giving it a good lateral motion that complements the stretching of other forward
poses. The straightness of the knees is vital while performing this pose, as this will allow your movements to be
fluent and to stretch all the targeted muscles and organs. Bending to the left and right should be done gradually
and fluently. This is one of the yoga poses that is good for preparing the next levels of postures, which are more
advanced and harder to accomplish. The stimulation of the spinal nerves is also beneficial and it improves overall
body flexibility.
In order to enjoy the full benefit of the triangle pose you have to position your body correctly. Your feet should
be spread apart while you are pointing to your toes. Try to alternate the pointing motion from your left foot to
your right one while keeping a constant rhythm and perfect balance. After you stretch your arms parallel to the
ground you should inhale deeply, allowing the energy to strengthen your movements. While exhaling aim to perform a
slight bend to either left or right while sliding your hand down your foot. This motion requires a lot of
flexibility in the lower back muscles area, so a good warm up session is absolutely necessary before attempting the
triangle. Yogis who try this pose often notice the feeling of a lighter body, combined with a sensation of mild
heat in the stretched muscles.
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