Ladies, Do These Yoga Poses Daily To Stay Healthy

Yoga is an age-old art form that can help you stay healthy and fit. Here are some yoga poses that you can try at home!

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We live in a world full of worries and distractions.Our minds are always racing and we constantly worry about one thing or the other, like, "What should I prepare for dinner? What if I get late for work again? How can I pamper myself this weekend? What will I do after quitting my job? Is my husband alright?" And it goes on and on. These unnecessary worries and pressure take a toll on our mental and physical health. So, in order to tackle it, it's better we start practicing yoga.

Yoga is known to be very effective way to relieve stress and keep your body and mind healthy. So, here are some yoga poses that you can try at home.

Setu Bandhasana

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Known as the Bridge Pose, the Setu Bandhasana has multiple benefits and you’ll be glad to have incorporated it into your daily regime. It improves posture, stretches out your chest, lungs, shoulders, and abdomen - making it a great pose to practice if you have breathing problems or chronic low back pain- and shapes your derriere.

How To Do It

Start by lying on the back and arms on their respective side.As you inhale, lift your body off the floor until your chest touches the chin. Retain this position for a few seconds then return back to normal position while exhaling.

Benefits

This pose is great for women who have breathing problems or chronic low back pain. It also targetsthe core abdominals, back, hip, and hamstring muscles, and improves our body posture.

Navasana

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This pose is perfect for women who spend long hours sitting at one place.It strengthens our arm muscles, thighs, and shoulders and also improves blood flow in our body.

How To Do It

Start by lying on your back with your feet joined together and arms on the sides.Straighten your arms and stretch your fingers towards the toes. Now, slowly,lift your chest and feet off the ground. Make sure your body looks like 'V'. Hold this position beforebringing your feet and chest down.

Benefits

Apart from building abdominal and core strength, this yoga asana also works the deep hip flexors. It also stretches your back muscles and helps you build your balance.

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Halasana

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The halasana, also known as plow pose, stretches your entire front body and thighs, as well as strengthens the muscles of your back, glutes, arms, and legs.

How To Do It

Lie straight on the floor with hands by your side. Slowly, lift your feet off the ground using the core muscles. Your hips should not touch the floor and legs should be at a 90-degree angle. Take your legs over your head and try to touch the floor with your toes. Retain this position for as long as you can and then relax.

Benefits

According to the book Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha written by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, "Halasana massages all the internal organs, activates digestion, relieves constipation, revitalises the spleen, suprarenal glands, promotes the production of insulin by the pancreas and improves liver and kidney function." He also mentioned that this yoga asana regulates activities of the thyroid gland which helps in boosting the immune system.

Chakrasana

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Experts believe that chakrasana, also known as wheel pose, can lift your mood, improve spinal mobility, and strengthens your core muscles.

How To Do It

Lie straight on the ground.Bend your knees, bringing your feet close to your hips, and place your palms next to your ears. As you inhale, lift your body off the floor. Hold this position for a few seconds then return to the lying position.

Benefits

Wheel pose improves spinal mobility and opens the chest. It also helps in burning belly fat and strengthening arms, shoulders, and legs muscles.

Disclaimer: All content, including tips and suggestions, is entirely based on research and data available on the internet. So, it is advised not to construe it as professional medical advice and consult a doctor before making any changes in your diet.

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