6 MOST EFFECTIVE YOGA POSES FOR WOMEN

It is well known that most of the women love yoga because it makes them more flexible and sexier. It helps them to manage their weight, relieve stress and also increase fertility. If you are yet to start a yoga routine, now would be the time. It also can be used as workout plans for women in terms of yoga. Before you hit yoga academy you need to be aware that some of the moves are more beneficial to many women. You can also practice them at a yoga retreat or at home before making it a daily routine. Here are the best yoga poses for women:

1. CHILD'S POSE:

• This is the most basic and common yoga pose in the world. It is highly effective in stretching your quads, back and hips. To get to this position, kneel down with your big toes touching keeping the knees a few inches apart. Seat on the knees, put the torso between your thighs and bring the forehead to the mat. Extend the arms forward with the palms on the floor and stay there for a minute.

2. WARRIOR II:

While standing, take a step forward of about one meter. Turn the left foot about 30 degrees with the right foot's toes pointing the front of the mat. Raise both arms parallel to the floor to about shoulder height. Face the palms down and bend the right knee such that your right shin and the right knee form a right angle. This pose will tone your core, legs and arm

3. DOWNWARD-FACING DOG:

• This pose will stretch your spine, glutes, hamstrings and calves. It will strengthen your triceps and deltoids. Begin on all fours with the knees and feet hip-width apart. Place the hands shoulder width apart as you spread your fingers. Straighten the legs as you lift the knees off the floor. Walk your feet back a few inches and your hands in front a few inches.

4. BOAT POSE:

• This pose strengthens your quadriceps and core. Sit with the knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Slightly lean back to balance on your sit bones then engage your core and begin to straighten the legs.

5. PLANK POSE:

• This pose will strengthen your back, core, arms, shoulders and quadriceps. Start while lying flat on the floor with your feet together; bring your arms back to the sides of your chest. Engage the core and slowly lift off from the ground such that you are in a push-up position. Continue to go up until the arms are completely stretched off the ground.

6. FIERCE POSE:

• This pose strengthens your quadriceps thus providing plenty of support on your knees and protecting your knees from injury. The move also aids in improving posture. To assume the pose you should ensure that your feet are hip-width apart. You should then spread through your toes in order to create a stable base. Rising your arms to the sky and with your palms facing each other, you should bend your knees and assume that you are sitting into a chair. You should then pull your weight into your heels and draw in your abdomen to eliminate the curving in your lower back. You should hold this position for five breaths.