Yoga Poses That Help Your Breasts

Yoga Poses That Help Your Breasts
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Yoga is a form of exercise that improves your muscular strength, flexibility and endurance. Each pose targets a variety of muscles, but primarily focuses on one large muscle group. You can use yoga to enhance the appearance and lift of your breasts if you perform poses that target the pectoral muscles in your upper chest.

Bow Pose

This pose is appropriately named because you move your body into a position that resembles an archer's bow. Start on your stomach with your arms by your sides and your palms facing upward. Bend your knees and pull your heels as close to your rear end as possible. Grab your ankles with your hands while keeping your knees close together. Slowly pull your heels away from your rear end, lift your chest off the ground and press your hips into the floor. Hold the pose for 20 to 30 seconds and slowly release back down to the floor.

Cobra Pose

The cobra pose is a stretch that opens your chest and improves your flexibility. Lie on your stomach on an exercise mat with your hands beneath your shoulders. Place the tops of your feet on the mat with the bottoms of your feet facing up. Inhale and straighten your arms. Continue straightening your arms until your upper body is off the mat. In the top of this pose your body will resemble a snake lifting itself off the floor. Hold the pose for up to 30 seconds and slowly lower back down.

Extended Puppy Pose

The extended puppy pose is a variation of child's pose. Start on your hands and knees with your back completely flat. Your hands should be under your shoulders and your knees should be under your hips. Move your hands a few inches forward and slowly press your rear end toward your heels. Drop your head down onto the floor and avoid letting your elbows touch the ground. Maintain a small curve in your lower back. Hold the puppy pose for up to 30 seconds and relax.

Cat and Camel Pose

This cat and camel pose is a two-part yoga pose that targets your chest. Start on your hands and knees with a flat back. Exhale, drop your head and arch your back upwards to move into the cat pose. When you begin to inhale, slowly lift your head and arch your back in the opposite direction to move into the camel pose. Hold each pose for 10 to 15 seconds.

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Article reviewed by Jessica Lyons Last updated on: May 26, 2011

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