Dr.Hansaji Yogendra, Director at The Yoga Institute says that anyone and everyone can do Yoga, irrespective of size or shape. Every asana has its own unique effect on the body. A sideward bending asana would work differently on your body than a standing position asana. If you want to improve your health in the most sustainable manner, then Yoga is your solution. It is one of the best tools that offer numerous benefits like weight loss, improved quality of life, a calmer mind, flexibility in the body, and better breathing.
Here are three easy yoga postures that you can practice for improving your overall health:
Bhujangasana
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This pose is popularly known as the cobra posture, as you lift your head and chest up, just like a cobra’s hood. This instills the same qualities in us, like determination and alertness. Bhujangasana stimulates the spinal nerves, reduces flatulence, and massages the adrenal glands. It also corrects minor displacement of the vertebra.
For this backward bending asana, lie down on your abdomen, with your feet together and palms by the side of the chest. Inhaling, lift the head and slightly the chest off the floor. Breath normally in the final position for 8-10 seconds, and then gently release the pose.
Utkatasana
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A simple asana to improve the neuromuscular coordination, heighten your awareness, and improves your focus while performing any activity. This asana also increases the flexibility of the joints, strengthens the leg muscles, improves your balance, and develops a steady mind.
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For this, stand straight, with the arms by the side of the body. Inhaling, come up on your toes, while stretching the arms in front of you, parallel to the floor. Exhaling, lower your body into a squatting position till your thighs press against the calves. Stay here for six-seconds, then inhaling, rise up again, and relax.
Yogendra Trikonasana
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This is also known as the triangle pose. This is one of the easiest poses to make your spine supple. It helps to tone your abdominal muscles and aids weight loss as well. It is beneficial for the back, hips, and hamstrings while improving the functioning of the lungs. Trikonasana also brings about a sense of humility and gratitude in the mind.
Stand with your feet together and arms by the side of the body. Inhaling, raise your arms up, in front of the body, with your gaze fixed ahead. While exhaling, bend forward from your waist, keeping the spine and the legs straight. Touch your toes with the fingers and keep the arms straight. Stay in this position while suspending your breath for six-seconds, and slowly release the pose, while inhaling.
Always remember to relax after each asana to get the maximum benefit of the posture. Listen to your body and don’t over-exert yourself. Practice daily and be gentle to not only your body but also to your mind.
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