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8 Yin Yoga Poses You Can Practice While Reading a Book
The winter season is a great time for reflection, sitting quietly, sipping a cup of tea and reading a good book. However the hips get tight and the lower back gets sore after sitting still for a long time. Here are 8 yin yoga poses you may practice while reading a book. They allow you to stay focused on what's in your hands for longer time and still received the physical benefits of yin yoga. Kill two birds with one stone.
冬のシーズンは、静かに座ってお茶をすすり良い本を読んだりと、自分を見つめ直すための素晴らしい時間です。しかし、長時間座っているためお尻や、腰回りが硬くなってしまいます。本を読む際にオススメの8つのヨガポーズをご紹介します。このインヨガのポーズをとりながら読書をすることで、体の疲れを和らげ長時間集中することができます。まさに一石二鳥ですね。
Pose #1: Butterfly Pose
Benefits: Stretches the lower back and adductor muscles.
Pose #2: Half Butterfly Pose
Benefits: Stretches the lower back and hamstrings.
Pose #3: Swan Pose
Benefits: Stretches the right outer hip and the left quadriceps and hip flexors.
Pose #4: Square Pose
Stretches both outer hips.
Pose #5: Straddle Pose (or Dragonfly)
Opens the hips, groin and the back of thighs.
Pose #6: Caterpillar Pose
Benefits: Focus on the back ligaments and the back of legs.
Pose #7: Frog Pose
Benefits: A deep groin opener.
Pose #8: Sphinx Pose (with wall)
Benefits: Stretches the front side of the body. Gentle backbend poses can be therapeutic for people with herniated disks.
Wishing you all a fulfilling winter spent with your loved ones and valuable time for self-reflection.
Sandra