Yoga and Pilates are full of amazing poses and exercises that help in improving posture, aligning the spine right and stretching the back to achieve better height along with innumerable other benefits like balance and concentration.

Given below are 5 of these wonderful exercises for height growth that work on the thoracic and cervical spine, neck, hamstrings, hips and calves.

Good Morning Stretch: Stand with feet 24 inches away from a wall with your back to it. Increase this distance as you get better with this exercise. Raise your hands up and over your head until they reach the wall. You will have to stretch your entire spine to achieve this. Return and repeat 7-8 times.

Forward Bend: Stand with your legs spread wide apart and hands held together straight above your head. Bend forward at the hips and reach your hands to the floor between your legs. Come back up and repeat 10 times. Bring your feet closer as you progress in this exercise.

90 Degree Forward Bend: Stand with feet slightly apart and hands behind the neck. Bend your body from the waist and try to bring your head towards the knees without bending the knees. Stretch only as much as you can without straining too much. Do 5 repetitions.

Warrior Pose: Stand with legs 4-5 feet apart. Turn the left foot completely towards the left and right foot 45 degrees to the left. Bend your left knee until it is directly above your ankle. Now raise your arms up and slowly bring them down to shoulder level. Balance for 4-5 breaths and reverse positions.

Spine Lengthener: Starting in normal standing position, swing your arms up above your head, lift your heels, fan out your toes, and stretch your neck backwards all in one smooth movement. Reach up higher and higher. Perform this 10 times, at the end of all how to become taller exercises, holding each stretch for a few seconds.

Perform these exercises concluding an intense aerobic session to make good use of micro-fractures that result in the bones after intense exercises. Intense aerobics also boost the growth hormone that is required for your bones and tissues to grow bigger and longer.

To read more about how to gain height through natural means, don’t forget to check out Rodney Williams’ excellent growing taller articles on the previously mentioned links.

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