is it true that if you stretch your hip in yoga and dont stratech the other one, that leg will be longer than the other? if so, how can you do that??
2006-06-29 11:58:45 · 3 answers · asked by ♥ Vogue ♥ 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
One of the main benefits of yoga is to bring balance to the body, mind and spirit. It is normal for us to be tighter on one side of the body. Since we usually favor one side of the body in everyday activities like writing, cooking, driving, etc. the muscles on one side are used more often that the other--unless you are ambidextrous.
Yoga helps us bring harmony in our imbalances. You notice that we each pose on both sides-- triangle, warrior, even lotus--making sure you cross your legs the other way.
To answer your question, stretching only one side of the hip will cause imbalances in our bodies. There is a possibility that this can lead to subtle or noticeable side effects depending on how inflexible the opposite of your hip is.
I myself have a more flexible right side, and my right leg is slightly longer. I always make sure I work more on my left side, but never neglecting my right. If you would like to realign the length of you legs, try consulting a professional such as an osteopath.
Just make sure you do both sides when practicing yoga, working on both your strong and flexible side as well as your inflexible and weak side.
2006-06-30 02:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by eatyourtofu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if doing yoga while you're sick makes things worse, then i would suggest that you stay home. If it was me, being an exercise addict, i would probably go to the yoga class and end up puking. I hope you feel better =/
2016-03-26 22:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Benefits of Yoga
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2006-06-30 01:59:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you´re stretching your muscle.
2006-06-29 12:04:51 · answer #4 · answered by horseneck9 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋