It Only Takes 8 Minutes A Day To Get More Flexible With This Stretch Routine
Feeling a bit stiff lately? Perhaps your routine could use some dedicated stretching time. All you need is a mat and this set of the very best yoga stretches from Obé trainer Eve Lynn Chrust, CPT. It won't take long to see (and feel) real improvements. You can complete them in as little as eight minutes, or linger longer and enjoy a 20 minute stretch sesh.
Why are these the best yoga stretches to do every day? Well, they can help you increase your flexibility and full range of motion from head to toe. The stretches target your hips, as well as your hamstrings, calves, back, shoulders, and arms (everything).
Keep in mind, the main goal of any type of static stretching is to stay in the position long enough for your brain to send a message to your muscles that it's cool to loosen up. It takes at least 30 seconds for them to get this memo, so make sure to nama-stay in each poses for at least that long in order to get the full effect.
Regularly taking time to slow your flow and settle into these yoga stretches can open up a whole bunch of benefits from this ancient practice. "Along with improving your mobility, posture, and joint health, yoga does wonders for your blood circulation, breathing, and your immune system," says Shweta Jain, certified yoga instructor at MyYogaTeacher.
Ahead, 14 yoga stretches to do regularly to improve your flexibility and overall well-being.
A certified yoga teacher shares her top yoga stretches for hips, hamstrings, back, and more. Doing these yoga stretches every day can increase flexibility.
