Written by Tania Tarafdar | Published : October 12, 2016 1:08 PM IST
Running and tight hamstrings seem to go hand in hand. Yoga increases the flexibility in lower back and hips and targets the back of your legs decreasing tightness in the hamstrings. So try these easy yoga poses recommended by yoga expert Sunaina Rekhi if your hamstrings are extremely tight.
Malasana or garland pose: The posture not only works on your spine, hips and buttocks but also stretches and contracts the abdomen balancing the functioning of the entire digestive tract.
Hastapadotasana or standing forward bend: This pose is very effective asana to strengthen and stretch the muscles of almost every part of your hips and hamstrings.
Natarajasana or lord of the dance pose: This pose is great to stretch and tone the thighs, groin, and the abdomen. It is also an excellent asana to improve your balance.
Three legged downward dog: This pose is good to melt that fat from your hips. It also targets your hamstrings thighs and butt, toning your entire lower body.
Lizard Pose/Utthan Pristhasana: It is a deep lunge that opens the hips, hamstrings, groins and hip flexors. It also strengthens the inner thigh muscles on the front leg. This pose is also known as runner’s lunge in some areas.
Janu sirsasana or head to knee pose: This pose works on your hip and spine. This yoga pose stretches the spine easing stiffness in leg and hip muscles.
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