Yoga is now a known term when it comes to discussions on exercise. But what really is it and how important is it for women?
Yoga is a practice that helps one connect with the inner mind or consciousness. It brings a connection between the body and the soul, thereby bringing perfect harmony within. Regular Yoga practice brings physical fitness, breath awareness, connection with the mind and finally the inner self.
Whether you are a woman Professional, woman in Business or with a Family, we’ve got a few tips on simple Yoga moves you can practice. Let’s walk you through:
Seated forward bend (Paschimottanasana)
This forward bending asana involved sitting leg stretched and bending further to close the gap between the chest and thighs, touching the toes and placing the head on the legs. Remain in this posture for 30 seconds and repeat. This posture is beneficial in losing tummy fat, stretching shoulder and back muscles, losing hamstring pain (which is quite common in women). It also calms nervous system, treats high blood pressure and infertility and tones internal organs.
Warrior pose (Veerabhadrasana)
Warrior pose is one of the most unique asanas as it combines both standing and balancing movements of the body. It enhances our awareness of body positioning. In this pose, one leg is bent forward at an angle of 90 degrees while the other backfoot stretching backward at an angle of 15 degrees, hands straight up in the air. Hold for 20 seconds at least and repeat. This asana helps maintain balance and strengthens back muscles, hamstring and shoulder muscles and joints.
Cat/cow pose (Marjiarasana)
This marvelous pose involves being on all four limbs and moving the spine up and down. This simple asana has multiple benefits. It brings flexibility to the spine, massages internal organs thereby improving digestion and metabolism, relaxes the mind and strengthens wrists and shoulders. One must practice Marjiarasana 30-50 times to reap maximum benefits.
Child pose (Shishuasana)
This is one of the most relaxing poses which involves sitting on the ankle and slowly bending forward in such a manner that the forehead touches the ground; arms can be placed either on the back or at the side of the body. This asana is called child pose as it relates to a relaxing posture of a child in its mother’s arms. Child pose gently massages and tones internal organs and muscles along with providing a good stretch to the body. It helps eliminate back and neck pain and relaxes muscles; rejuvenating the whole body.
Standing backward bend (Ardha Chakrasana)
This backward bending pose stretches the entire body which helps tone the arm and shoulder muscles and provides a great stretch to the spine. It is considered as one of the best exercises to reduce lower back pain and cure respiratory disorders. In this pose, one needs to stand straight with feet together and arms on the side of the body. Take a deep breath in and stretch upwards, extending arms overhead and palms facing each other. Breathe out while you gently bend backward and tighten your glutes. Hold in this posture for 10 secs and repeat.
