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There are many ways to stretch! However this one “YIN YOGA” style of stretching goes deeper than any of the other stretches, all the way down to the joints. This does not make them better than all the other stretches, just important in their own unique way.
These stretches require light tension over time, at least 2 minutes and up to 8 or more minutes, to get down to the tendon, ligament, disc, and joint level. The reward and benefits are well worth your time considering not many other stretches can reach these areas.
Joint health is the foundation of movement, so it is important that we have stretches to keep our joints healthy. Joint health requires alignment, freely moving “unstuck” joints, that have a full range of motion. The less range of motion or the more stuck a joint gets, the faster it ages.
The better your joints move, the longer the joints last. Joints also provide a lot of stimulation to the brain, resulting in positive emotions and hormones. Just think about how you feel after taking a walk.
Equally if not more important is their roll in protecting the nerves, the “LIFE LINES” that run through the joints of the spine which carry life, health, and healing throughout our body.
Spending time on muscle and joint health has a tremendous return and impact on you ability to be more active throughout all the years of your life.
Start slow, it is a life time process. If you have never done these type of stretches before start with 20-30 seconds, work your way up to 1-2 minutes, and over time you will be getting deeper into the stretches for longer periods of time. Relax your mind, relax your body, and let gravity do the work.
Wait until you see the difference this style of stretching will have on your favorite activities and in your daily living habits.
Remember to teach this type of stretching to your children, family, and friends.
Try a number of “Yin Yoga” videos to find how all the different stretches feel. Stretches the muscles and joints that are a problem more often, at least 3 days a week. When you have time, take the time to stretch all your muscles and joints while learning some new stretches. The needs of your body may change and you need to be a master mechanic of your body to have it last as long as possible and run as good as possible. Your body will give you amazing feed back concerning what it needs or “what is tight” by exposing it to new stretches. Keep a list of the stretches you need most and update the list if your needs change.
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