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Many people are deterred from doing yoga because of their stiff bodies. In fact, the stiffer you are, the more you should practice yoga. When your body is soft, you cannot feel the power of yoga in stretching the back of your body, nor can you feel the joy of camel pose in stretching the front of your body, and you cannot feel the beauty of opening up every part of your body. Therefore, people who are stiff should not be afraid of yoga. The stiffer you are, the more you should practice.

I believe many yoga enthusiasts have this question: Can I practice yoga if my body is stiff?

In fact, the stiffer your body is, the more you should practice yoga. The problem with stiffness is tight muscles, not stiff bones. When one muscle group becomes stiff, it prevents other muscle groups from working properly. These 6 yoga stretching movements can fully stretch and unwind your muscles, making your body more flexible and slender.

1. Warrior Pose

Stand in Mountain Pose, relax your arms naturally, keep your upper body straight, separate your legs about one step apart, turn your right foot and upper body 90 degrees to the side, and turn your left foot about 30 degrees to the right.

As you inhale, raise your arms above your head, bring your hands together, and keep your arms straight. As you exhale, bend your right knee until your right thigh is parallel to the ground, your right calf is perpendicular to the ground, your thigh and calf are at right angles, and your bent knee should not extend beyond your toes. (You can also stretch your hands straight up without putting them together, with your palms facing each other)

Fully extend your left leg back and tuck your left knee in. Keep your face, chest, and right knee facing the same direction as your right foot, head up, and stretch your spine from your tailbone, looking at your clasped hands.

Stay in this position for 20-30 seconds, breathing normally, then switch sides and repeat the steps.

2. Sitting Leg Hug Pose

Sit on the ground with your knees bent and your feet about 30 cm in front of your hips.

Cross your hands behind your hamstrings with your elbows pointing out. Arch your back, tighten your pelvic floor, and draw your navel toward your spine; focus your strength on your lower abdomen, tuck your jaw in, and breathe in through your nose.

As you exhale, tighten your navel further, lift your left leg and stretch it, stretching your back, with your left heel forward and your toes toward the ceiling. Return to the starting position and repeat 5 times, then repeat with the other leg.

3. Swan pose

Start in a half push-up position with your palms in line under your shoulders. Bend your left knee and move your right ankle under your right hip.

Lower your body toward your forearm while lowering your right leg so that the top of your right foot is touching the ground. Lift your chest and look down. If you're flexible, let your chest press toward the floor and extend your arms forward.

Press your belly button toward your spine, tighten your pelvic muscles, and touch your right hip. Curl your right toes underneath you while pressing the sole of your foot into the ground, pushing your hips out. Do five times, then repeat on the other side.

4. Kneeling Shoulder Stretch

Kneel with your wrists in line under your shoulders, your knees under your hips, and your toes curled on the ground.

With your forehead toward the ground, slide the pinky finger of your left hand forward along the floor (keeping your right palm flat on the ground) and press your shoulders down hard while squeezing your glutes.

Press your right palm down firmly and slide your left hand toward your shoulder. Return to the starting position and do 5 reps, then repeat on the other side.

5. Supine Leg Stretch

Lie on your back on a mat or floor with your legs straight and your feet relaxed. Bend your right knee and bring it toward your chest. Cross your hands behind your legs and bring them as close to your groin as possible.

Look at your chest, keeping your chin down and your neck long. Tighten the muscles in your belly button, extend your thighs, stretch your heels, tighten your quadriceps, relax and repeat 5 times.

Then repeat, twisting your thighs outward and your heels inward 5 times. Relax and repeat, twisting your thighs inward, your heels outward, and your toes inward. Do this 5 times. Switch legs and repeat the entire movement 15 times in total.

6. Cobra Pose

Lie face down on the mat, bend your arms so your thumbs are under your shoulders, stretch your legs, and place the soles of your feet on the ground.

Squeeze your belly button and squeeze your buttocks down while tightening your buttocks muscles.

Push your shoulders down and away from your ears. At the same time, use your palms to support yourself and lift your chest forward. Relax and repeat 5 times.

Yoga is not just for people with flexible bodies, nor is it just for girls, and it is not just for losing weight and shaping the body. Stick to doing these 6 yoga poses every day to make your body more resilient and your figure more flexible and slender.