A lot of people get stiff bodies because they sit too long or don’t move around enough during the day. Getting older and being stressed out can also make muscles tight. Sometimes, even hard exercise can make you stiff instead of helping. Muscles and joints don’t move as easily when they are tight for a long time. This makes the neck, back, hips, and legs hurt. Yoga can help loosen up tight spots without putting too much stress on the body. It works slowly to restore normal movement and makes the body more flexible over time. When you do these 12 yoga poses often and breathe slowly while you do them, they will help you become more flexible and less stiff.
Tadasana, or Mountain Pose, realigns your body and gets stiff muscles moving again.
Mountain Pose helps you stand up straighter and makes you more aware of where your body is. Standing up straight helps your spine stay straight and wakes up the muscles that keep you flexible and balanced. This simple pose is the first step in loosening up tight spots in your body.
Neck Rolls: Get rid of stress and tightness in your neck from screens.
You can ease the stiffness that builds up from looking at screens and being stressed by doing gentle neck rolls. Moving your neck slowly and with control helps blood flow better through the area and makes the tension in your neck and shoulders feel less tight.
Cat-Cow Flow: Move the spine gently to ease back stiffness.
One of the best poses for easing stiffness all over your body is Cat-Cow. This flowing motion gently stretches your spine and also works your neck, shoulders, and hips. It helps you move and be more flexible at the same time.
Downward-Facing Dog: Stretch your muscles and make your whole body more flexible.
This pose stretches the backs of your legs and calves, as well as your spine and shoulders. It also makes your arms and midsection stronger at the same time. It works especially well to relieve the tightness that builds up when you sit for a long time.
Standing Forward Bend: Relax your hamstrings and calm your nervous system.
Standing Forward Bend gives your back and the muscles in the back of your legs, like your hamstrings and calves, a deep stretch. This pose helps to relax your nervous system and lower body while also loosening up tight muscles.
Low Lunge: Loosen up tight hip flexors and make it easier to move your lower body.
Low Lunge opens up tight hips and stretches the thighs and groin. This pose is especially good for relieving stiffness that comes from sitting for a long time.
Butterfly Pose: A Natural Way to Relieve Stiffness in the Hips and Inner Thighs
The Butterfly Pose gently opens up your hips and inner thighs. The position helps your lower body feel less stiff and makes your hips more flexible over time.
Seated Spinal Twist: Loosen up your back and improve the rotation of your spine.
Twists while sitting help your spine move better and ease tightness in your back and waist. This twisting motion also helps your digestive system and makes your body more flexible in general.
Cobra Pose: Stop slouching and ease tightness in your lower back.
Cobra Pose strengthens your back muscles and stretches your chest and stomach. This pose helps ease the stiffness that comes from slouching and having bad posture all day. It also makes your spine more flexible and better for your overall health.
Child’s Pose: Relax your stiff shoulders, spine, and hips deeply.
Cobra Pose stretches your chest and stomach while strengthening your back muscles. This position helps ease stiffness that comes from sitting up straight and slouching all day. It makes the spine more flexible and helps keep it healthy overall.
Supine Figure Four: Target Hip Tension and Help Your Lower Back Feel Better
This position helps your hips and glutes relax while keeping your spine supported. It helps your lower body feel less stiff without putting stress on your muscles.
Legs Up the Wall: Better circulation and less tiredness at the end of the day
Legs Up the Wall helps blood flow better through your body and makes your lower back and legs feel less tight. This pose also helps your whole body relax and heal.
