Yoga in my heart and Soul - My second love!

It has been while since I discussed about Yoga and Yoga poses. Yoga is something that is in my heart and soul. I can’t dream of living my life without it. It has become my second love… Ssshh I can’t discuss about my first love here. Lol

                                 Asana’s in Yoga!!

In yoga, an asana is a posture in which a practitioner sits. It is basically a position of the body, a steady and Comfortable pose. A fit and peaceful body is the initial point for advance practices. Asanas on the other hand, are different as far as taking the position, maintaining the position and releasing the position are concerned.

1. Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)

It reproduces the stable posture of a tree. This pose improves your balance and gives strength to your legs and back.

Position:
i) Bring your right foot firmly on your left thigh.
ii) Keep your left leg straight and try to balance.
iii) Inhale and raise your arms over your head keeping your palms together. Make sure that your spine is straight.
iv) Now exhale and bring your hands down.
v) Repeat the same with the other leg.

1. Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

This pose explains one to position with grand firmness like a mountain. It includes the main groups of muscles and improves concentration and attentiveness. It is the initial position for all the other postures.

Position:
I. Stand straight with your heels slightly apart.
II. While inhaling, raise your both arms.
III. Keep your both arms over your hand by interlocking your fingers.
IV. Now come to the toes by raising your heels simultaneously and breath easily.

1. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

This is one of the best Asana for lower back muscles while opens the chest to endorse the inhalations. It also makes the spine flexible.

Position
i. Lie down your stomach and bring your feet together.
ii. Place your hands downwards underneath your shoulders, lift your waist and rise your head while inhaling in.
iii. Keep your elbows straight and put equal pressure on both palms.
iv. Tilt your head back.
v. Exhale while coming back to position 1.

1. Paschimottanasana

This posture is really good for the flexibility of the hamstrings and hips and lengthens the spine.

Position
i) Sit with your back straight and toes should be pointing outwards.
ii) While inhaling, raise your hands over your head and stretch as much as possible.
iii) Now, while exhaling bring your hands down, bend forward to touch your legs.
iv) Place your hands wherever they reach and try to hold your toes.