Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated: November 3, 2016, 10:14 AM
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You may strike out yoga from your routine workout thinking that you do not need to be flexible. However, did you know that being flexible can have some health benefits? Yoga expert Raman Mishra tells your more.
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Improves functional movements: Being flexible helps you perform functional activities like sweeping the floor, getting down to pick up things, or lifting a baby. If your flexibility is limited, all these activities can lead to injuries.
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Prepares your body for an unexpected strain: A flexible body prepares you for strains and sudden movements during a workout. You are less likely to get injured during intense physical activities if you are flexible.
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Improves your posture: Poor flexibility puts a strain on your joints and muscles that can result in a poor posture. Stretching exercises and yoga helps balance the tension placed on the joints.
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Prevents lower back pain: Tight muscles in the back can cause back pain, and working on your flexibility can help treat or prevent the pain. So even if you are sitting on your desk 12 hours a day, it is important that you are flexible.
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Prevents heart disease: Good flexibility is said to reduce arterial stiffness which can lead to heart disease and stroke. Doctors often recommend exercise to prevent heart disease so now you know why.
