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Day 4 - splits

This post is inspired by one of the split series by Yograja. This link leads to all the 10 videos

In the beginning, arms, legs and hips are loosened.

Here is a selection of the exercises. For me, the first and last exercises are especially important. Any exercise that stretches the back leg muscles and the hip flexor are good for learning the splits. But you don't need 30 exercises. More important than the quantity of exercises is how you perform each exercise. It is important to tense the muscles. Practicing regularly is as important as holding the positions.

There is no single training solution for everyone. Everyone has different conditions and abilities. Therefore, the training must be adapted. For me it was interesting to try out the exercises.

These two positions are actually meant to be practiced against the wall. In the first position, this is still possible. With the sideways split against the wall, you would have to be able to place the leg much higher up on the wall in order to press against it with your body weight. If this is not possible, there is no stability. Tying the hands behind the back requires the ability to hold the body upright and stretch to the side. All together this is very advanced. It won't be my exercise for now. The possibilities for practicing new positions are endless.

Muscles and joints loosen up and twists end the series.

It is important to know some positions that are challenging and that you practice every day. When you start to get bored you can look for new positions and sequences.

Have fun practicing.