Muscle tone and Yoga.
Muscle tone and Yoga. Even at rest, our muscles are not completely relaxed. The muscle will still be partially in a position of contraction or tension. This is called muscle tone. This helps us prepare for the next possible actions. Muscle tone also helps maintain body posture. For example, the head maintains an upright position due to the presence of muscle tone in the neck. Why is muscle tone important to understand in the realm of yoga? [...]