5 Yoga Poses For Lazy People

You’ve heard of Yoga, but have you heard of Noga? A portmanteau (two words joined to create a new word), Noga means ‘No Yoga’ or ‘Not Yoga’. We’re sure whoever thought of this was as lazy as us about exercising. But no worries, Noga can be done by anyone. Also known as the ‘Lazy Yoga’, Noga poses are easy, simple and possible by anyone at any time. Below are 5 Noga poses you can try to stay healthy while still lying on the couch.

* Single Nostril Breath

Sit in a comfortable and relaxed poster closing your eyes. Rest your left hand on your left knee with the thumb and index finger pressed together. Then use your right hand’s thumb or ring finger apply pressure on your right nostril. Inhale from the left nostril and hold your breath as long as you can. Now switch your hand and close the left nostril while you exhale from the right nostril. Repeat this process several times and you will feel much better in minutes.

* Pendulum Pose

Stand up and keep your feet hip-width apart with relaxed arms on either side of your body. Inhale as you raise your arms above your head touching them together. Exhale and bend over at the waist still keeping your hands together. Retain your breath as you swing like a pendulum from side to side as you bend down and your head touches your knees. Exhale and return to the standing position. Repeat this several times till you feel relaxed.

* Diamond Pose

Kneel and tuck both your legs under your body (so your butt is on your calves). Keep a straight spine and touch your knees as close as possible. Sit like this for at least a minute before you stretch your legs out. Repeat several times.

* Lotus Pose

Sit in a relaxed position and extend your legs in front of you. Bend your right knee and place your right foot on your left thigh. Try to turn and get your feet as close as possible to your abdomen. Try it with both legs is you can, it’ll help stretch your leg muscles. Breathe deeply and close your eyes in this position before unwinding to the relaxed state.

* Roaring Lion Pose

Kneel ad tuck your legs under your body with your knee slightly apart. Place your palms on your knees and keep the arms relaxed. Open your mouth and relax the jaw, allowing the tongue to hang loosely as you breathe through the nose and mouth. Use your core muscles, retain the breath for a few seconds before exhaling. Repeat for two minutes for best results.