WITH THESE YOGA ASANAS, YOU CAN RELAX YOUR BODY AND MIND

There is a barrage of conflicts in life during COVID 19. From spending time at home to doing office work from home, people today are mentally exhausted. As soon as the gym was ordered closed, people started adopting yoga. From B-town celebrities to PMs of India, practicing yoga is a part of everyone’s routine.

 

1.Surya Namaskar

Surya Namaskar is a strong sequence of 12 yoga poses that activate about 14 groups throughout the body. It proves to be an effective method for weight management. Regular practice of Surya Namaskar helps in keeping blood sugar level under control and it reduces the risk of heart disease.

Benefit:

Maintains heart health
Stimulates the nervous system
Stretches and Tones the Muscle
Strengthens the immune system
Improves cognitive function
Calms the mind

 

2.Anulom Vilom

Anulom vilom is an alternative breathing technique. Regular exercise not only helps improve lung capacity, but also regulates the flow of energy through the nasal passages. It restores the balance between the two hemispheres of the brain. This can be practiced at any time anywhere, including at your work centre.

Benefit:

Balances the nervous system.
Relieves headache.
Detoxify the body.
Improves lung capacity.
Reduces stress, anxiety and depression.
Recommended for people with respiratory problems such as asthma and allergies.

 

3.Uttanasana (Forward Bend)

Uttanasana is a relaxed standing stretch. This is part of the Surya Namaskar routine but can also be practiced independently. This yoga pose helps to calm the mind by bringing the head just below the heart. It stabilizes the heart as well as the brain.

Benefit:

Tightens the hips, hamstrings and calves.
Strengthens thighs and knees.
Improves spine flexibility.
Reduces stress, anxiety, depression and fatigue.
Relieves tension in spine, neck and back.
Activates the abdominal muscles.

 

4.Viprita Karani (Foot-up-the-wall Pose)

Viprita Karani is considered an asana as well as a pose in hatha yoga. It is common for beginners to support themselves with a wall or a pair of blankets. The practice of Viprita Karani not only pumps blood throughout the body but also calms the nervous system.

Benefit:

Regulates blood flow.
Relieves menstrual cramps.
Reduces swelling in the ankles and varicose veins.
Improves digestion.
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