Full Body Yoga Exercises To Embrace Wellness At Home

In the world of technology, we are shifting towards a sedentary lifestyle which is impacting both our physical and mental health. Thus, it’s important to start the day right and implement yoga which is the solution for most of the physical and mental health issues. Dr Hansaji Yogendra, Director of the Yoga Institute has shared full-body yoga exercises that you can try doing at home.  

Surya Namaskar

Surya Namaskar is a blend of various yoga poses which impact most of the body muscles. Here is how you can start this exercise: 

• Stand erect with hands at their respective sides and feet as close together as possible.
• Hold the neck straight, the abdomen in normal contour, and the chin is drawn in.
• Focus your eyes at any one point straight ahead, keeping the mind calm and body relaxed.

It is recommended to practise 1-2 rounds, as per individual comfort, with a pause between rounds.

Trikonasana 2

Trikonasana works on the torso, upper limb and lower limbs. Here’s how you can start with this exercise: 

• Stand straight and keep the feet 3 to 3 and half feet (3 1⁄2 feet of your foot measure) apart, parallel to each other.
• Keep the neck straight, the abdomen in normal contour, the chin drawn in and the chest
• thrown well-forward.
• Raise both hands from the sides, palms facing forward, at shoulder level.
• Keep the gaze straight ahead and breathe normally.

It is recommended to practise breathing rhythm - 3:6:3 seconds or to a ratio of 1:2:1, as per individual’s comfort. You can practise 3 rounds, with a pause between rounds. In case of static practice, hold the final position for 1 minute/on each side alternately, breathing normally. 

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Yogendra Vakrasana - III

This yoga pose works on your lower abdomen, legs and hands. Here’s how you can start the yoga (yoga poses for periods): 

• Lay supine on the mat, legs stretch forward and hands by the sides.
• Keep the back and shoulders firmly rested on the mat.
• Stretch the arms out, perpendicular to the body.
• Now, fold the legs at the knees and draw the ankles in. Keep the feet and knees together, perpendicular to the floor and breathe normally.

It is recommended to practise counts for breathing rhythm - 3:6:3 seconds or to a ratio of 1:2:1, as per individual’s comfort. You can practise 3 rounds, with a pause between rounds.

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Each of these yoga poses will improve flexibility, strengthen your muscles, and make you feel less stressed after practising these postures.

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