Doing yoga daily is fabulous for your health. Yoga is a combination of mental, spiritual and physical practices that helps strengthen the union between the body, mind and soul.In fact, there is growing awareness worldwide about the benefits of yoga. Today, you can find professional yoga classes just about everywhere.
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* Bow Pose- Begin by lying on your stomach with your chin on the floor, your feet hip-width apart and your arms by your sides.
- Inhale, bend your knees and try to grab your ankles with your hands.
- Slowly raise your chest and pull your legs up and back.
- Keep your head facing straight ahead.
- Hold the pose and take deep breaths for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Exhale as you lower your ankles and chest back to the floor.
- Repeat 8 to 10 times.
- Finally, relax and continue to take long, deep breaths for 1 minute or so.
* Shoulder Stand- Begin by lying flat on your back.
- Keep your legs together and your arms by your sides.
- With one swift movement, lift your legs, buttocks and back, such that your elbows support your lower body and you stand high on your shoulders with your toes pointing at the ceiling.
- Use your hands to support your back and hold this position for as many seconds as possible, while taking deep breaths. Do not support your body with your neck or head.
- To release, lower your knees and bring your hands to the floor.
- Then, lie flat and relax for several seconds before standing up.
* Tree Pose- Stand erect with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Your spine and neck should be straight and chin drawn in.
- Slowly place your right foot high up on your left thigh.
- Keep your left leg straight and balance yourself on one leg.
- On an inhalation, raise your arms over your head.
- Maintain the pose for 10 to 20 seconds.
- Exhale, and slowly bring down your hands and release your right leg.
- Repeat the process with the other leg.
- Do this 10 to 12 times per session.
* Boat Pose- Begin by sitting on your mat with your knees bent, feet on the floor, hands beside your hips and fingers pointing toward your feet.
- With an inhalation, press on your palms, lengthen your spine and slowly pull yourself back while staying on your hips.
- Taking deep breaths, lift your feet off the floor, bringing your shins level with the floor.
- Extend your arms to the front, parallel to the floor.
- Hold this position for a few seconds.
- Straighten your legs to form a ‘V’ shape and hold this position for 2 to 5 breaths.
- Exhale, bend your knees and hug them tight.
- Inhale, straighten your spine and bring your forehead to your knees.
- Take a few deep breaths.
- Inhale and raise your head, then exhale and cross your legs.
- Repeat these steps 3 to 5 times.
* Bridge Pose- Lie down on your back.
- Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the ground hip-width apart.
- Keep your arms by your sides, with your palms down.
- Inhale and raise your hips off the floor, pressing your feet firmly on the floor.
- Slowly raise your upper body along with your hips, shifting your weight to your shoulders.
- Maintain this position for 30 to 60 seconds, taking deep breaths.
- Exhale and slowly return to your starting position.