Posted on October 26, 2007 in Latest News
The whole functioning of the body depends upon our feet. If we walk, we keep our bodies in good shape. If the feet are not properly functioning, then it creates bodily dis functioning. Yoga is also recommended to keep our feet in proper shape.
Aspects in Yoga that Keep our Feet in Good Shape
- Proper alignment of the feet in yogic postures keep the feet healthy and full of energy
- Proper alignment of the feet means proper functioning of the body.
- The weight is also equally distributed on the feet while performing yogic postures
- The foot muscles are activated
- Yoga poses increase the muscle tone of the feet and stretch foot muscles and connective tissues
- Brings strength and flexibility to the feet
- Strengthening of the lower leg muscles means foot problems will improve, circulation will also improve, reduced leg cramping and swollen legs
Some Yoga Poses Which Are Good For the Feet
1. Virasana – Hero Pose
Virasana is an important yoga for foot health. It stretches the top of the foot and ankle while toning the sole of the foot. This yoga is good for flat feet as strengthening the muscles in the feet helps recreate the arches. Virasana also, over time, reconstructs the alignment of the tarsal bones by having pressure on the tops of the feet and allowing the toes to spread.
2. Vajrasana – Thunder Pose
Vajrasana has many same benefits similar to Virasana, as it helps to recreate or maintain healthy arches, increase flexibility in the ankle as well as reconstruct the alignment of the tarsal bones.
Other asanas are Baddha Konasana-Cobbler Pose, Squat with Toe Stretch, Adho Mukha Svanasana, Squat, All Standing Poses,
By practicing yoga poses, the leg muscles are strengthened and become more flexible as well as the joints and connective tissue of the foot and ankle. The overall health of the foot improves. One must treat one,s feet properly in order to maintain a good body.
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