We usually tend to feel stiff after sitting for long or intense workouts. And, all it takes is one good stretch to melt away muscle stiffness and leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed. 

Let’s take a moment to focus on a simple yet effective exercise that can help alleviate muscle stiffness and restore your range of motion. Knee bend malasana exercise not only increases blood flow to your muscles but also helps release built-up tension, leaving you feeling more relaxed and rejuvenated. 

 

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Knee Bend Malasana

Malasana helps to tone multiple areas of your body including glutes, thighs and belly. “It also improves blood circulation thereby enabling you to feel very relaxed and calm. Here’s how you do a knee bend malasana.
 

• From table pose, exhale and lower your hips to the heels and forehead to the floor.
• Spread the knees slightly apart.
• Move your palms ahead by stretching both your hands straight and long.
• If you feel that your knee is hurting or if you are unable to sit on your heels, you can keep a blanket between your legs and then do the pose.
• Breathe slowly and deeply, pressing the belly gently against the thighs on the inhale.
• Breathe and hold for 4-12 breaths.

 

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Whether you're seeking gentle ways to get moving throughout your day or gearing up for an intense calorie-burning workout, stretching is the right way to relieve muscle tension and stiffness. By incorporating stretches into your routine, you can effectively prepare your body for more demanding activities, reducing the risk of injury and promoting better posture and circulation along the way.

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