As a yoga practitioner, I often find myself frustrated by the fact that the poses I love to practice are often the hardest ones to find time for. But what if you could do yoga anytime you want, even when you’re reading a book or walking your dog?
If you’re addicted to reading, a yoga pose that you can do while reading is a great way to bring an element of meditation to your reading. And if you need to stretch your body out after a long day of reading, read more about these 7 yoga poses that you can do while reading below.
Sitting down to read a book is one thing, but if you want to make it easier, you can always open the book while you do other things. This can be done by doing yoga asanas, which you can easily do while you read.
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of books. For example, the big one.
My water bottle has the names of famous writers on it instead of measurements. I use Goodreads more often than Facebook. The last time I moved, a friend came to visit me and saw that I only had about ten books on my shelf, and he couldn’t believe that was all I had. (Spoiler: It wasn’t. It was just the last of the stuff shipped from my old house).
So it was only a matter of time before I found a way to combine yoga and reading. These seven yoga poses are ideal if you don’t want to get up off the floor, but do want to practice throughout the day.
1. Installation of the Sphinx
I always do the sphinx pose when I read. That trick in the back is so wonderful when you’re in a good story.
Lie on your stomach with the book in front of you and rest your forearms on the floor so that your elbows are directly under your shoulders. Breathe with your shoulders up and your back down and read on!
Let go for 3-5 breaths, or as long as you feel comfortable if you’re in a particularly juicy area.
2. Legs against the wall
This is another favorite. I could sit here for hours reading, reading, reading.
Find a free spot on the wall and lie on your back. Press your belly against the wall and, as you inhale, lift your legs above you so that they are against the wall.
Just be careful not to drop the book on your face.
3. Lotus pose
Lotus Pose, Simple Pose, Heroes Pose…. Almost any sitting position is suitable. This is a classic reading position!
If you choose to read while sitting in the lotus position, first get a comfortable seat. Gently grasp one leg and pull it up to the opposite hip crease. Do the same with the other leg. If you feel pain or tension in your knees, you should leave this pose and do Sukhasana instead.
Reading is almost a meditation, isn’t it?
4. Creating children
It’s kind of a modified child’s pose, so you’re not literally nose in the book.
Start with the downward facing dog pose, lying on the floor with the book open. Lower your knees gently to the floor and support with your hips over your ankles. Extend your arms before bending your elbows and bringing your hands under your chin.
Then come back for this amazing exhibit!
5. Frog perspective
If you’ve been sitting in your favorite reading chair too long and your hips are tense, do the frog pose without taking out your bookmarks.
Start the table pose and slowly bring your legs under your hips as far as you can without straining. Your feet should be angled so that the insides of your feet rest on the floor. Lower yourself gently onto your forearms.
Stay here for a while, either for five breaths or until the action calms down a bit.
6. Curl in prone position
It’s bedtime, but can’t you put the book down? I know the feeling. Try the rugrol pose, or as I call it, I should stop reading but it’s so good, but I really need to put the book down.
Lie on your back with your feet on the floor and your knees bent. As you inhale, bring your knees above your stomach, and as you exhale, begin to lower them to your sides. Keep your shoulders straight. Extend your arms (and the book) out to the sides and try to put the book on the nightstand (without any particular effort).
7. Seat location
No seat? No problem.
Start reading (see what I did there? Ha!) to feel the burn! Without leaving your seat, assume a mountain pose. Bring your big toes together, but keep your heels apart, as if you were putting a small piece of pizza between your feet. Bend your knees as you exhale, as if trying to sit in a chair that isn’t really there.
Make sure your knees are aligned so that one knee does not move in front of the other. Stay there until you feel burnt or until someone takes pity on you and brings you a good reading chair.
Have you tried any of these poses with a good book? Or do you know of other yoga poses you can do while reading? Share with us below and share your photos with the community too!When you’re trying to focus on reading but also want to relax, it’s easy to get distracted and forget about your yoga practice. That’s why we’ve found this post, in which we share seven yoga poses you can do while you’re reading for minimum effort.. Read more about yin yoga reading and let us know what you think.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you do yoga while reading?
Yes, you can do yoga while reading.
How do you pose while reading?
I usually read with my head tilted back and my eyes closed.
What are the 12 basic yoga postures?
The 12 basic yoga postures are: 1. Downward-facing dog 2. Plank pose 3. Cobra pose 4. Warrior I pose 5. Warrior II pose 6. Bridge pose 7. Wheel Pose 8. Tree Pose 9. Half-moon Pose 10. Triangle Pose 11 .Crescent Moon Pose 12 .Seated Forward Bend
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