Yoga? China is also in such an awkward position. I hope today's article can help you break your prejudice and get to know yoga again. In fact, the acceptance of yoga in European and American countries has gradually caught up with the traditional gym training. More and more muscular men choose to put down their dumbbells, sit cross-legged, close their eyes, take a deep breath and stretch their limbs.
In China, yoga has always been very popular with women, which is not without reason. Stretching, bending and sideways are indeed more beneficial to women. And every movement is feminine, and it really doesn't match tough guys and macho men. But China always pays attention to the balance of Yin and Yang, combining rigidity with softness. It is said that men are steel and steel is elastic, so male friends don't have to worry too much about elasticity, and they can always get better step by step. Then, Bian Xiao will introduce several kinds of exercises suitable for men to do yoga.
Action 1: Crane Zen Style
Crane Zen, as its name implies, is the same action as a red-crowned crane, which can achieve the dual functions of relaxing the head and connecting the strength of the lower limbs. We can squat down first, support our bodies with our hands, spread our feet outward about 45 degrees, and push our knees as far as possible under our arms.
It should be noted here that the abdomen should be as close as possible to the thigh surface, and the back should be kept straight, so don't jack up; If the knees can't be armpits, try to increase the opening angle of your feet. Then try to hold the abdomen, and at the same time, push your hips hard, so that your feet and heels lift your calves off the ground, move forward and give your weight to your hands; Then slowly put down the heel and move back to the center of gravity, thus completing a complete crane meditation.
It is precisely because this movement requires high arm strength and center of gravity control that it is very suitable for men to practice. If you practice repeatedly, you can constantly improve the stability and arm strength of the pose. If you often can't lift your legs during training, it means that your core strength is insufficient and you need to practice the cooperation between your knees and armpits.
Action 2: Heron style
This posture looks like a crane. Many people often have painful and swollen feet because of standing or walking for a long time. This action helps to alleviate this problem. By stretching the N- hamstring muscle of the thigh, heron can effectively relieve the pressure on the feet caused by long-term walking or standing, and can also stretch the thigh muscles to increase flexibility. Its action essentials are also very simple. You just need to sit on the yoga mat, dribble the ball cross-legged, and then try to grab your right leg with one hand and lift it up. When the right leg is completely straight, move your hands to the ankle of the right leg for three to five seconds, then put them down and change to the other leg.
We hope that yoga can be accepted by more and more people, and people's colored glasses can be gradually eliminated. In fact, many men in China are joining the yoga team. Men who practice yoga are actually not sissy at all, and have always been a special style. And both men and women can relieve stress, keep fit and improve their posture from yoga practice. Why not? For those men who still want to try yoga but dare not act, you can completely put aside prejudice and dispel doubts and have a warm and intimate contact with yoga!