By: Bertil Hjert
As we all know, yoga has gained tremendous popularity since last few decades. The different types of postures of yoga have helped many people to promote healthy mind, body, and soul. It has been proved as an excellent means of relaxation, which proffers a sense of inner peace and balance.
As per the various studies, it has been found that yoga has been proved fruitful in controlling various disorders including anxiety, asthma, arthritis pain, low blood pressure, back pain, chronic fatigue, stresses, diabetes, headaches, etc.
Not only this, yoga enhances the flexibility, stamina, and strength of the body by toning up the muscles. Therefore, yoga has blessed the humankind with endless benefits.
1) Different poses of yoga workout
The following are the few positions of yoga workout, which have always benefited in achieving the state of physical and mental balance.
a) Mountain Tilt
While performing Mountain Tilt, you have to stand with your arms on your sides and feet hip-width apart. Make sure to have the toes facing forward. Now slightly raise your arms up above your head with the finger pointing upwards. Then, start bending sideways at the waist on your left. Hold your body in this position for few seconds and restore the original position. Now repeat the same for the right hand side. Perform it for 3-5 times for better results.
b) Torso Stretch
In Torso Stretch, you have to lie on your belly with the hands lying flat on the floor close to your chest. Now, slowly lift the upper portion of your body by pressing the tops of your feet and shins over the floor. Then, start pressing your hands into the floor followed by the straightening of your arms. Hold this position for 40 seconds.
c) Bending Forward Pose
Stretch your legs straight in front while sitting and point your toes. Now, breathe in and start stretching your toes and finger tips slowly while maintaining your body in a long and extended position. Then, try to hold this position for 30 seconds and start breathing normally. Restore the original position and repeat it for 3-5 times.
d) Locust Pose
It involves the lying of your stomach and chin on the floor with your arms extended in front. Now slowly, start lifting your arms, chest, head, legs, and feet off the floor along with inhalation. Hold this position for 3 seconds and restore the original position gradually. Repeat it for 5 times to obtain best results.
2) Tips to be considered while practicing yoga
The following are the certain tips which should always be considered while practicing yoga exercises.
a) It is always recommended to perform the actions in a slow and controlled manner while practicing yoga, as this will always result in more effective outcomes.
b) The process of breathing plays a significant role in yoga exercises. Therefore, it is always advisable to go for deep inhalations and exhalations which will further enable your muscles to be stretched deeply. Not only this, breathing also stabilizes and strengthens your body for other bodily movements.
c) Last but not the least tip is to concentrate on maintaining the mind-body connection while performing yoga asanas.
