Yoga is a holistic approach to well-being. It doesn't just improve the flexibility and health of your body, it can also help turn back time by increasing circulation and training your muscles to release unnecessary tension. You can even minimize facial wrinkles through yoga. Relaxing your facial muscles whenever you're doing an asana is one step in erasing wrinkles, but you can also do some yoga exercises that are specifically designed for facial relaxation. Does this Spark an idea?
Do a Tree Pose in Yoga
The tree pose in yoga is a standing position that can increase the flexibility of your legs and strengthen your balancing skills. Keeping your breathing consistent is key to holding the tree pose for long periods.
Begin Yoga Poses for the Overweight
Many times people think if they're overweight, they can't do yoga. Yoga is a series of relaxing and stretching poses. Any of them can be modified for your fitness level. An introduction to yoga by using simple sitting poses is a good way for an overweight person to ease into other yoga poses.
Do Yoga Neck Rolls
Yoga neck rolls are a great exercise to do to release tension in the neck. This is especially important of you spend a lot of time at the computer, on a phone or any other activity that rounds the shoulders forward and pulls on the neck.
Do a Handstand Yoga-Style
A handstand is a coveted pose in yoga. It strengthens the arms and the core. It builds heat to keep the muscles warm and despite what the yogic texts warn about ego, it’s a great show-off pose. Heed the warnings, though, and learn how to balance safely on your hands.