chest opening yoga pose
Engaging in heart-opening yoga poses could be a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. These poses not only promote flexibility and strength in the body, but also provide a sense of openness and connection. Let’s take a look at some easy and effective heart-opening yoga poses you can incorporate into your practice for a heartwarming Valentine’s Day experience. Here are some yoga poses suggested by Himalayan Siddha Akshar, yoga guru and founder of Akshar His Yoga Kendra.
Cobra pose (Bhujangasana)
Lie face down and place your hands under your shoulders.
Inhale and lift your chest off the ground, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
Focus on keeping your shoulders back and opening your heart.
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet hip-width apart.
Inhale and press your legs to lift your hips toward the ceiling.
Keep your chest open and engage your glutes to support the pose.
Camel Pose (Ustrasana)
Kneel on the mat with your knees hip-width apart.
Reach behind you, hold your heels, and open your chest toward the sky.
Keep your hips in a straight line over your knees and breathe deeply.
Fish Pose (Matsuyasana)
Lie on your back and place your hands under your hips, palms facing down.
Press through your forearms to lift your chest and upper back off the mat.
Arch your back and lift your heart center.
Upward Facing Dog (Urdva Mukha Svanasana)
Start in a plank position and lower your hips, keeping your elbows close to your body.
Inhale as you straighten your arms and lift your chest, keeping your thighs off the mat.
Strengthen your back muscles and open your heart more deeply.
Wheel Pose (Urdva Dhanurasana)
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-width apart.
Place your hands next to your head and point your fingers toward your shoulders.
Press with your palms and feet to lift your entire body into a wheel shape.
Bow pose (Dhanurasana)
Lie on your stomach, bend your knees, and reach behind you to hold your ankles.
Inhale, raise your chest, and kick your feet into your hands.
This pose not only opens your mind, but also strengthens your back.
Approach these poses with mindfulness and remember to listen to your body. Stay within your comfortable range of movement and gently exit the pose if you feel discomfort. Incorporate these heart-opening yoga poses into your daily routine to celebrate love and connection not just on Valentine’s Day but all year round.
Engaging in heart-opening yoga poses could be a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. These poses not only promote flexibility and strength in the body, but also provide a sense of openness and connection. Let’s take a look at some easy and effective heart-opening yoga poses you can incorporate into your practice for a heartwarming Valentine’s Day experience. Here are some yoga poses suggested by Himalayan Siddha Akshar, yoga guru and founder of Akshar His Yoga Kendra.
Cobra pose (Bhujangasana)
Lie face down and place your hands under your shoulders.
Inhale and lift your chest off the ground, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
Focus on keeping your shoulders back and opening your heart.
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet hip-width apart.
Inhale and press your legs to lift your hips toward the ceiling.
Keep your chest open and engage your glutes to support the pose.
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Camel Pose (Ustrasana)
Kneel on the mat with your knees hip-width apart.
Reach behind you, hold your heels, and open your chest toward the sky.
Keep your hips in a straight line over your knees and breathe deeply.
Fish Pose (Matsuyasana)
Lie on your back and place your hands under your hips, palms facing down.
Press through your forearms to lift your chest and upper back off the mat.
Arch your back and lift your heart center.
Upward Facing Dog (Urdva Mukha Svanasana)
Start in a plank position and lower your hips, keeping your elbows close to your body.
Inhale as you straighten your arms and lift your chest, keeping your thighs off the mat.
Strengthen your back muscles and open your heart more deeply.
Wheel Pose (Urdva Dhanurasana)
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-width apart.
Place your hands next to your head and point your fingers toward your shoulders.
Press with your palms and feet to lift your entire body into a wheel shape.
Bow pose (Dhanurasana)
Lie on your stomach, bend your knees, and reach behind you to hold your ankles.
Inhale, raise your chest, and kick your feet into your hands.
This pose not only opens your mind, but also strengthens your back.
Approach these poses with mindfulness and remember to listen to your body. Stay within your comfortable range of movement and gently exit the pose if you feel discomfort. Incorporate these heart-opening yoga poses into your daily routine to celebrate love and connection not just on Valentine’s Day but all year round.
