The best yoga poses to increase height

How many times have you wished that you were just a tad bit taller? If so, you are not alone. Surprisingly, a lot of people are not satisfied with their height and believe that a few extra inches would help in boosting their confidence. While your genetics and nutrition do play a major role in determining your height, you can opt for yoga postures to become taller long after you have left your teenage years behind.

Yes, yoga may help you get those extra few inches as it helps in stretching your back and also improves your posture drastically. Moreover, if you practice yoga poses regularly, it also drives down the stress levels, helping you get taller naturally.

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It is also known as the cobra pose. This asana is known to increase the flexibility and also helps to stretch the muscles.

Steps:

1. Lie down on the floor facing towards the ground

2. Take a deep breath and keep your hands firmly on the ground

3. Make sure that your elbows are close to your ribs and shoulders away from your ears

4. Look up and feel a gentle stretch in your neck

5. Hold the pose for about 20-30 seconds

6. Breathe out gently and relax

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The cat/cow pose is an excellent way to gain an inch or two as it is known to relieve tension from the back, buttocks, chest and abdomen.

Steps:

1.Sit comfortably in vajrasana

2. Moving into a table-top position, inhale as you look up (Remember that your back should be in a convex shape)

3. Slowly arching your spine up, exhale as you look down (Your back should be in a concave shape)

4. Hold the pose for 30 seconds and come back to the original position

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Just like the name suggests, Vrikshasana or the tree pose is all about keeping the balance and staying grounded. The Sanskrit name comes from the words ‘vrksa’ meaning tree, and ‘asana’ meaning pose.

Steps:

1. Stand comfortably and keep both your feet together

2. Arms should be placed by the side of your body

3. Stretch your arms upwards over your head and join them in a namaste mudra

4. Bend your right knee gently and place your right sole firmly near the root of the left thigh

5. Stand firmly on your left leg

6. Try to keep the balance

7. Repeat the same with the other leg

8. Try to balance the body for 60 seconds on each leg

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Also known as the mountain pose, Tadasana is one of the simplest yoga poses that can help you increase your height. It is the foundation of all the other standing asanas. Since it is really easy to do, you can do it anywhere, anytime. However, the ideal time to do Tadasana is early in the morning after emptying your bowels.

Steps:

1. Find a comfortable standing position

2. Stand erect and let your arms hang loosely by the sides comfortably

3. Relax your shoulders and keep both your feet together

4. As you breathe in, lift your heels and stand on your toes

5. Raise both your arms slowly in the upward direction

6. Stretch your whole body upwards as if you are trying to touch the roof (if indoors) or the sky (if outdoors)

7. Hold the pose for a few seconds

8. Breathe out and slowly come back to your original position

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE

The information contained in this article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.

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