Yoga, the very genuine yoga practices described
Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India today called upon one and all to participate in the “My Life – My Yoga”(also called “Jeevan Yoga”) Video Blogging Contest, a joint effort by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), during the course of his monthly Mann Ki Baat address to the nation.
Jathara Parivartanasana (Belly Twist Yoga Pose) is a side twist pose done lying flat on the back. The posture focuses on the abdominal region as it is a reclining twist pose.
Padahastasana strengthens the lower back, leg muscles and eases the digestion process. When practised regularly, it enhances overall flexibility of the body. Those with heart problems, blood pressure variations, spinal cord concerns and lower back issues should avoid this asana. Also pregnant women are not advised to practice this posture.
Trikonasana strengthens the legs, knees, ankles, arms, and chest. It helps improve digestion and reduces anxiety, stress, as well as back pain.
Benefits of Virabhadrasana 1 are that it stretches the stomach, chest, shoulders, and neck. It strengthens arms and back muscles, along with thighs, calves, and ankles.
Garudasana has many benefits. It strengthens the hips, thighs, shoulders, calves, and upper back. It improves balance and helps alleviate sciatica and rheumatism.
The key benefits of naukasana is that it strengthens the back and abdominal muscles. Tones the leg and arm muscles and is useful for people with hernia.
Benefits of Tadasana are it improves posture, opens up the chest, strengthens the thighs, and buttock muscles. It is also beneficial in increasing awareness and concentration, also reducing flat feet and relieves sciatica.
Vajrasana enhances blood circulation in the lower abdomen, improving digestion. Relieves excessive gas trouble or pain. Nerves of legs and thighs are strengthened. Its practice makes knees and ankle joints flexible and prevents certain rheumatic diseases.
Yoga Mudrasana tones the spine, lower back and the abdomen. Yoga Mudrasana or the Psychic Union Pose is generally classified as an asana, even though the name suggests that it is a mudra. Yoga Mudrasana may be a little difficult for beginners, but when practiced can give great flexibility to the back and the hips.
