By Ashish

Yoga Poses to Correct Bad Posture

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Stand tall with feet together, distributing weight evenly, lengthening the spine, and engaging the core. This foundational pose promotes a balanced posture and helps in aligning the body from head to toe

Mountain Pose

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Step one foot forward into a lunge, while extending your arms overhead and squaring your hips. This pose opens the chest and strengthens the legs, encouraging an upright posture

Warrior 1 Pose

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From a wide stance, reach one arm towards the sky and the other towards the ground, lengthening the spine. This pose stretches the sides of the body and encourages improved alignment.

Extended Triangle Pose

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Begin in a plank position, then lift your hips and extend your legs, forming an inverted V shape. This pose stretches the spine, hamstrings, and calves while promoting an elongated back and open shoulders.

Downward Facing Dog 

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Lie facedown, place your palms near your shoulders, and gently lift your chest, keeping your hips and legs on the mat. This pose strengthens the back muscles and opens the chest, counteracting rounded shoulders and hunching.

Cobra Pose

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Alternate between rounding and arching your spine while on all fours, enhancing flexibility and relieving tension in the back and neck, contributing to better posture.

Cat Cow Pose

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Lie on your back, bend your knees, and lift your hips, squeezing your glutes and engaging the core. This pose strengthens the back, opens the chest, and helps correct anterior pelvic tilt.

Bridge Pose

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