Yoga has been establishing itself in modern society in recent years, after seeing the great benefits it had on a physical, mental and spiritual level. This is made up of Asana, or postures, some of which are easier than others. In today's article we will talk about Hiragana, an inverted yoga posture, of an upper-intermediate level, that if you do it step by step, you can achieve, thus increasing your confidence. Step by step and without haste Before teaching you how to do this posture, it is important that you know that everything has its process and that in order to do this posture perfectly, it is important that you do it step by step. The natural thing is that it doesn't work out for you at first, don't worry, with perseverance you can do it without difficulty. I also want you to know that knowing how to do everything that yoga entails requires patience, enjoyment, and perseverance because the road is long, but the process is really satisfying. Hiragana, Posture Benefits As with all poses, Hiragana, has its own benefits, as each Asana focuses on a part of the body and somewhat specific benefits. In the case of this posture, its benefits are several, such as an improvement in balance and self-esteem. Increases the back muscles and improves posture, relieving pain. By having the legs raised for five breaths or more, there is an improvement in the venous circulation that goes to the brain. This improvement in circulation also occurs in the lymphatic, favoring hormonal and immune balance. How to do the Hiragana, posture step by step On top of the yoga mat, we will be able to quadruped. We support the forearms, and then we grab our elbows to establish the distance that should be between the arms. When we have the established distance, we will interlock the fingers of the hands, with the forearms still resting on the ground. We will support the crown on the ground and the hands (still intertwined) will rest on the occipital of the skull. Next, we will raise our knees off the ground and raise our hips, as if we were doing the downward facing dog or ado, much, Santana, which its name is or the position of the dolphin. In this way, you can learn to separate the shoulders from the ears. It is very important that, before lifting your legs, your hips are practically above your head, with your back totally neutral. Once we are comfortable and safe, we will raise our legs with our knees bent at 90 degrees. At this time it is important to check that the shoulders are still far from the ears so that your head has some mobility and your cervical is not collapsed. When you feel safe or secure, straighten your legs and try to maintain your balance for five deep breaths through your nose. Looking at a fixed point will help you maintain stability. Avoid, doing Hiragana, Not all yoga postures are suitable for everyone, in fact, there are some that, depending on your physical condition, it is preferable not to do them. So, we recommend that you avoid doing this posture if you have contractures, injuries, or hernias in the muscles and spine. It is also not recommended to do it if you have heart problems or changes in blood pressure, be it hypertension or hypotension. Also, you should avoid it if you have a headache or migraine, and it is not highly recommended if you are in the first days of the menstrual cycle, but that depends on the mood or physical state of each woman.
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