What is happiness?
In simple words, it's a mental state of well-being that is defined by positive emotions!
What is yoga?
Yoga is a practice that unifies the mind, body and soul, creating a positive impact on the physical and mental health of a person.
It is impossible to separate the aspect of happiness from the lifestyle of yoga. Yoga creates a state of wellbeing both physically and mentally, directly affecting the happiness of the practitioner, not just that, it also helps one feel calmer, more mindful, self-aware and peaceful.
Yoga is more than just an hour’s practice, it is a lifestyle that gives one overall wellness. Adapting this lifestyle has only one side-effect and that is a life filled with happiness & positivity! Here are a few poses which you must try to feel happiness coursing through your veins, keeping you strong and motivated towards your goals in life.
Here are a few poses yoga instructor, Sarvesh Shashi, has listed:
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Get ready to channel the inner goddess in you while practising this asana. The goddess pose, also known as Fiery Angle Pose or Utkata Konasana, helps you connect with your inner goddess and harmonize with your inner power.
Here's how you practice the pose:
To come out of the pose, extend your legs, lower your arms and come back into the Tadasana position.
The goddess pose is helpful in toning and strengthening your core muscles, it relieves stress and energizes the body. It gives you a real sense of well-being and is also helpful to counter menstrual cramps and pains.
This pose is also known as 'Marjariasana'.
Here's how you do it:
Continue this coordinated movement aiming at 5-10 seconds of inhalation and exhalation.
The benefits this asana holds are: it releases the tensions in the back and neck, helping you become more flexible. This simple asana is very powerful for the mind as it enhances coordination and focus. It also helps relieve stress.
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Also known as the Natarajasana, the dancer pose is an excellent combination of flexibility, balance, and strength.
Here's how you can go about and practice this asana:
You can also try the Happy baby pose and Warrior pose to enhance your practice.
Yoga ensures a calm, relaxed and energized mind which in turn helps you live a happier life!
Do consult a yoga instructor before practising these asanas to ensure a safe yoga practice.
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