Enjoy the Thrill of Different Poses of Yoga Workout
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.
A) Different poses of yoga workout
The following are the few poses 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.
B) 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
practicing 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.
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To your health,
Thomas T :)
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