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Try sitting cross-legged yoga poses to increase flexibility, reduce stress


Published on 2025-01-25 01:23:10 - healthshots
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  • Sitting cross-legged yoga poses can calm your mind and improve flexibility in your hips, knees, and ankles. You can go for simple poses such as sukhasana or siddhasana.

The article from HealthShots discusses the benefits of sitting cross-legged, a common position in many yoga practices, and how to perform related yoga poses. It highlights that sitting cross-legged can improve posture, enhance flexibility in the hips, knees, and ankles, and stimulate the nerves in the lower spine, potentially aiding in better digestion and reducing lower back pain. The article also explains how this position can help in calming the mind, reducing anxiety, and promoting better blood circulation. Instructions are provided for poses like Sukhasana (Easy Pose), where one sits with legs crossed and hands on knees, and Padmasana (Lotus Pose), a more advanced pose where each foot is placed on the opposite thigh. The piece emphasizes the importance of maintaining an erect spine and relaxed shoulders while practicing these poses to maximize benefits and minimize strain.

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[ https://www.healthshots.com/fitness/staying-fit/benefits-of-sitting-cross-legged-yoga-poses-and-how-to-do-them/ ]
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