International Yoga Day 2019: This Is The Best Yoga For You, According To Your Zodiac Sign

You probably have a habit of reading your zodiac sign to know what the stars have in store for you in the coming weeks. However, your sun sign can reveal a lot more than just your future. Interestingly enough, these signs can reveal everything about your health and help you find the best yoga poses. Here are the right yoga poses for you, based on your zodiac sign.

Aries (March 21 To April 19)

Aries is an enthusiastic, yet aggressive sign. Harness all your inner energy by performing Warrior II yoga pose.

How To Perform It

• Stand straight with your feet 3 ft apart.
• Point your right toe straight forward, and your left foot about parallel to the back of your mat.
• Bend your right knee and balance your body.
• Extend your arms out wide, parallel to the ground and palms facing down.
• Keep your gaze straight ahead and hold this position as long as you can.

Taurus (April 20 To May 20)

Taurus is patient, steady and a hard worker. Cow face is an ideal pose for you and this will also help you in releasing the stagnant energy.

How To Perform It

• Sit and cross your right knee over the left, stacking one on top of the other.
• Move your left foot next to your right hip, facing behind you.
• Inhale and raise both arms overhead.
• Bend your right arm and place your right palm behind your neck.
• Reach the left arm back and try to take hold of the right fingers.
• Release the pose on an inhale. Switch the cross of your legs and repeat on the other side.

Gemini (May 21 To June 20)

Gemini cravings for challenges and changes are no longer hidden. So, pose like shoulder opener is perfect for them.

How To Perform It

• Stand straight and clasp your hands behind your back.
• Make sure your fingers are touching each other not your palms.

Cancer (June 21 To July 22)

Cancers are home-bodies, always seeking for comfort. And no other pose can be better for them than the child’s pose.

How To Perform It

• Kneel down on the floor and sit on your heels.
• Bend forward, so that your torso can lay between your thighs.
• Stretch your arms forward and place them in front of you, such that they are in line with your knees.

Leo (July 23 To August 22)

Leos are just like lions, determined and fierce! Leos are recommended to perform lion yoga asanas, as it will help in releasing tension.

How To Perform It

• Sit on your heels, with the palms placed on your knees or on the ground.
• Inhale deeply through the nose, followed by a forceful exhalation making a roaring sound like a lion!
• While exhaling, keep your mouth wide open and stick your tongue out.

Virgo (August 23 To September 22)

Plow is the yoga pose for this zodiac sign.

How To Perform It

• Lie flat on the ground, with arms at your side.
• Inhale and lift your feet off the floor.
• Use your hands to give support to your hips and lower back, as you lift them off the floor.
• Continue to lift up until your feet touch the floor over your head.
• Hold this position for as long as you can and then relax!

Libra (September 23 To October 22)

Libra is a peaceful sign and they love to balance things in their lives. Warrior III is an ideal yoga pose for them.

How To Perform It

• Stand straight with your feet 3 ft apart.
• Outstretch your arms in front of you, parallel to the ground.
• Extend your right leg straight back as you shift your weight into your left leg. Balance your weight on your left leg and make sure that your arms, right leg, and torso forms a straight line.

Scorpio (October 23 To November 21)

Eagle is the ideal pose for this zodiac sign. This pose will help in stretching the tissues between the shoulder blades and across the deltoid muscle on the upper arm to help increase flexibility in the shoulders.

How To Perform

• You can either choose to stand or sit for this pose.
• Simply hook the right elbow under the left, and wrap the hands so that your palms meet.
• Keep your shoulders away from the ears and try to raise your elbows to deepen the stretch.

Sagittarius (November 22 To December 21)

Sagittarius sign includes a bow and arrow, so archer is an ideal yoga pose for you!

How To Perform It

• Stand straight with your feet 3 ft apart.
• Overstretch your right arm parallel to the ground and pull your left arm back, like an archer.
• Turn your right foot out and put your weight on that knee.
• Retain this position as long as you can and then relax!

Capricorn (December 22 To January 19)

Practicing mountain pose will improve your posture. It will also strengthen your thighs, legs and will help you sleep like a baby!

How To Perform It

• Stand straight with your legs a few inches apart.
• Raise your arms overhead and stretch your body as much as you can.
• Hold the posture for 30-40 seconds and breathe slowly.

Aquarius (January 20 To February 18)

For an Aquarius, truth, and humanity matters the most, which is why half lotus pose is perfect for you.

How To Perform It

• Sit with your legs crossed and back straight.
• Using both hands, carefully lift one foot up and place it on the other thigh.
• Lift the crown of your head and place your hands on your thighs.
• Take deep 10-15 breaths and then relax.

Pisces (February 19 To March 20)

Pisces are known to wear their hearts on sleeves. A heart-opening yoga pose, like fish pose, will allow you to get in tune with your gentle and kind nature.

How To Perform It

• Lay flat on your back with arms by your side.
• Lift your hips and tuck your hands slightly beneath your buttocks, palms facing down.
• Inhale, lift your head and upper body away from the floor and begin to find the natural curve of your spine.
• Try to lift your chest higher toward the ceiling, elongating your spine.
• Retain this position as long as you can and then relax!

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