Yoga is a spiritual, mental and physical exercise that involves meditation and the adoption of specific bodily postures. It originated from India some 5000 years ago. It is very beneficial both mentally and physically. It involves a lot of poses, and each type of pose has it’s own benefits.
TRIKONASANA (THE TRIANGLE POSE)
The triangle pose is a good way to improve and maintain balance and concentration. For people looking to burn fats, it is very helpful. It also cures indigestion, reduces stress and blood pressure. Stimulates the kidney to function effectively and also the function of blood through the body. To do the trikonasana pose, keep a distance between your legs and turn your right leg at 90 degrees, inhale and raise both of your hands up parallel to the ground with your palms facing downwards, bend your upper body to the right and exhale slowly then raise your left hand upwards and your right hand touching your toes while looking up. Inhale and exhale repeatedly for about a minute or two while keeping that pose. Get back to your original standing position and repeat it all on your left side.
SHIRSHASANA (HEADSTAND POSE)
The word “shirsha” means ‘head’ in sanskrit, and “asana” means ‘pose’. The headstand pose is a great way to release anxiety, it also help with the flow of blood in the brain and improves memory.those suffering from headaches, poor blood circulation and liver diseases, shirshasana is your cure! It is also beneficial to those suffering from sleeping disorder or for those who have spine problems. What you do is, you sit on your knees, interlocking your fingers(of both hands), place the interlocked hands on your yoga mat and slowly place your head into the space between your palms. Then slowly lift your legs upwards and keep it straight for 25-30 seconds. Go back down slowly, take care not to hurt yourself. Repeat it again. You can increase the time as you go on and your endurance increases.
UTTANPADASANA (THE RAISED LEG POSE)
As the name implies, this involves raising your legs. It’s benefits are more on the side of physical fitness than any other thing. It is very helpful in losing weight and burning fat as well as toning stomach muscles. It strengthens the back muscles, as well as the thigh and hip muscles. It is phenomenal is your are looking for six pack abs. But is also has it’s health benefits. It is really helpful for diabetes patients,it increases blood circulation in the body, improves the functions of the reproductive organs. It cures back pain and stomach disorders. It is good for waist pain, arthritis and heart problems. Here is how you do it, lie flat on your back, place your hands on either side of your body with your palms facing down. Inhale slowly and lift your legs at 60 degrees from the ground. Hold this posture for as long as you can, exhale and bring your legs back down. Repeat it a couple of times.
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NASANA (FOWARD BEND POSE)
For those of you who need a little bit of increase in your height, this is for you! But that’s not all it does. It relieves stress, it is good for constipation, reduces fat and tones the abdominal muscles. For women, it can balance menstrual cycle and it can cure impotency and enhance sexual power with regular practice. To do the forward bend pose, sit down straight with your legs parallel to and touching the floor. Keep you legs together and place your hands, palms down, on your knees, slowly bend your head and trunk forward, moving your hands along to your toes. Hold your toes with your fingers without bending your knees and let your head touch your knees while you breathe in and out slowly. Stay like that for as long as you can and the slowly return to your original position. Repeat!
BALASANA (CHILD POSE)
The balasana, like all the other types of yoga, was derived from sanskrit meaning ‘child pose’. It is a really good way to stretch and it strengthens the hip muscles and the thighs. It also helps in relieving fatigue. Good for back pains and blood circulation.Here is how you do it, sit on your knees with your buttocks touching the heel of your feet. Place your hands on your thighs. Slowly bring your chest forward with your hands on the yoga mat palms down and your forehead touching the mat. Breathe normal and hold position for as long as you can. Return to original position and repeat.
NAUKASANA (THE BOAT POSE)
The boat pose is well known for toning stomach abs and for losing belly fat. It improves digestion and the circulation of blood through the body, as well as the functions of the kidney, the liver and the lungs. It is good for diabetes patients and in strengthening muscles. To do the boat pose, lie flat on your back with your arms on either side of your body. Breathe normal, then inhale slowly and lift your legs at 45 degrees from the ground. Raise your upper body and touch your legs with your hands. Hold this posture for as long as you can. Then exhale slowly and return to original position.
DHANURASANA (BOW POSE)
If you want effective weight loss, this is one way to get it. It cures asthma, constipation and obesity. Acts as stress reliever, improves back posture and cures back pain. It also helps improve blood circulation and strengthens muscles. Here’s what to do, lie on your stomach, on the ground, inhale slowly and start bending your legs backwards and hold your ankles with your hands. Only your stomach and pelvis should touch the ground. Hold this position for as long as you can. Then exhale and go back to your original position. Repeat it a couple of times.
TADASANA (MOUNTAIN POSE)
The mountain pose is very effective for good posture and reducing flat feet. Also the strengthening of your knees and thighs. It improves blood circulation, relieves body pains. It develops flexibility and strength and reduces stress. To do the mountain pose, stand straight on the ground, putting a bit of a distance between the heels of your feet. Inhale deeply and contract your abdominal and hip muscles. Raise your hands above your head, interlacing your hands. Extend your shoulder blades and make sure that your hand is in a straight line with your abdomen. Keep this posture for as long as you can and exhale. Go back to your original position.
Yoga is the best way to maintain both physical and mental health, as well as spiritual health. But only if you stick to it with discipline and make sure it’s a regular thing.
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