The yoga stretching belt is a very practical yoga product. How should the yoga stretching belt be used? Today, we will learn about it with you through yoga teaching! Or, you can also You can refer to our yoga video tutorials to learn pull-down yoga. Remember to use yoga stretching straps when necessary!
In the process of practicing yoga, there are always some yoga movements that are difficult for our flexibility to achieve. Practicing and using yoga stretching straps can help We finish practicing the poses.
Stretching effect of yoga stretching belt
Stretching the three meridians means opening the liver, spleen and kidney meridians of the legs. These three meridians are transparent, and other meridians complement each other and are naturally connected.
When pulling the three meridians, that is, raising the legs into the air and using the stretching band to stretch the legs. Due to the effect of gravity, qi and blood perfuse the waist, abdomen, chest and head, supplying energy to every cell in the body. To remove nutrients, at the same time, the meridians of the legs are stretched, qi and blood enter the meridians, impact the lesions, detoxify and remove blood stasis, one action, multiple fitness effects.
Characteristics and functions of tension bands
Characteristics and functions of tension bands
Yoga stretching bands are called yoga tension bands, which can also be said to be yoga ropes. It doesn't have any flexibility. We can use it to help us practice yoga.
You can also use the stretch strap to only hold your body firmly, so that your hands can be free to do as many stretching movements as you like. When choosing a stretch strap, it is best to choose this kind of double buckle type.
When beginners are not familiar with general yoga movements or cannot achieve the functions of the movements, they can become more comfortable with some auxiliary tools and the guidance of a yoga teacher!
There are many yoga movements, and not all yoga movements can be completed easily. When we think about waist and yoga leg stretching movements, using yoga stretching belts can make our movements more perfect.
Now that we know so much about yoga stretching belts, let’s learn with you how to use yoga stretching belts!
Yoga stretching belts How to use the belt
Action 1: Arch bridge
Lie on the mat, bend your knees, put the soles of your feet on the floor, and bring your heels toward your chest so that your fingers touch your heels. .
Tighten your abdominal muscles, inhale, and while exhaling, lift your hips toward the ceiling, keep your shoulders close to the ground, maintain this position for 5 to 10 breaths, and then slowly lower to the starting position.
Action 2: Child's Pose
Kneel on the mat with your feet together, inhale, and while exhaling, stretch your hands forward, lean your upper body on the floor, and maintain this position to breathe normally. , when exhaling, continue to stretch your hands forward, keep your buttocks from your ankles, hold for 5 to 10 breaths, and then slowly return to the kneeling position.
Action 3: Pigeon Pose
Sit on the mat, bend your left knee, extend your right leg back, and touch the sole of your left foot to your right thigh.
Sit high, inhale, and while exhaling, bend your upper body down and extend your hands forward until you feel a proper stretch in your left hip. The chest can be placed on the left thigh.
Keep your right leg straight, maintain this position for 5 to 10 breaths, then raise your hands and return to the starting position. Bend your right knee and repeat.
Action 4: Triangle
Stand with feet apart, right toes forward, left toes facing left, left hand down to touch left foot, right arm stretched toward the ceiling, eyes Look toward the ceiling, maintain this position for 5 to 10 breaths, then return to the starting position, switch your left toes forward, right toes toward the right, and repeat the same action.
Action 5: Hang upside down
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, inhale and exhale while leaning forward until your fingers touch the ground and your knees can be bent appropriately.
Inhale and exhale while raising your arms and feet upright. Maintain this position for 5 to 10 breaths, and then slowly return to a standing position.
Action 6: Sitting forward bend
Sitting with the feet together and straight, the soles of the feet are hooked in towards the body.
Cross your left foot, try to keep the heel as close to the root of your thigh as possible, and put the stretch strap on the instep of your right foot.
Inhale and feel the spine go up and forward. Exhale and bend down and forward, with your face looking for your calves. Remember to keep your back straight and keep your abdomen as close to your thighs as possible. While staying, when exhaling, try again to bend forward a little, and then switch sides to practice.
Action 7: Cow Face Pose
The feet can be kneeling or sitting cross-legged.
Hold the stretch strap in hand, on your right hand and on your left hand.
The right hand goes around the back from above, and the left hand holds each other with the right hand from bottom to top. Sometimes our shoulder joints are not opened enough, and it is difficult for our hands to hold each other! Some people are born with inconsistent flexibility in the left and right hands, and it is more difficult to achieve movements on one side. At this time, you can use the stretch strap to replace your hands, and your hands can be easily clasped behind your back to complete Cow Face Pose. After finishing, switch sides and practice.
Action 8: Boat Pose
Sit up with your legs straight and ready.
Bend your feet, place your feet on top of the yoga stretch strap, and hold the other end of the strap with both hands.
When exhaling, straighten your feet and slowly leave the ground, keeping your back straight.
With the stretching belt, it becomes easier to get started!
How to distinguish true and false stretching belts
1. Real stretching belts use 100% pure cotton belts. The width of high-quality stretch tape is 3.8cm and the thickness is 2.2-2.5mm. It feels thick and soft.
2. Fake stretch straps use PP thread, nylon straps, polypropylene straps, and nylon straps.
3. PP thread looks a lot like cotton belt, and it is soft when molded. Some merchants use PP thread as cotton belt, and the fish eyes are mixed with pearls. However, it, like nylon belts, polypropylene belts, and nylon belts, are all chemical fiber products, and they are prone to slipping after sweating.