Wind Easing Posture
The wind easing posture is a great pose for soothing lower back pain, strengthening your core, hips, and thighs. It has even been used to promote healthy pH levels and increase metabolism.
How to do it:
Step 1: Lie on your back with your legs stretched out with your heels touching each other and your arms at your side.
Step 2: Breathe out as you bend your knees as you move them toward your chest.
Step 3: Hold your knees as you pull them closer to your body
Step 4: Tighten your thighs and apply pressure to your abdominal muscles as you hold the position.
Step 5: Hold the position for 60-90 seconds as you breathe deliberately and deeply.
Step 6: Breathe out and release the knees as you allow your arms to rest on your side.
Step 7: Repeat 5 times with a 15-second break between each pose.
2. Bow Posture
The bow posture is ideal for strengthening the core and tightening abdominal muscles. It offers a full body stretch that increases energy and promotes easy digestion.
How to do it:
Step 1: Lie stomach down on the mat with your legs stretched out and your arms to your side.
Step 2: Bend the knees upward while reaching your arms back to hold your ankles or feet.
Step 3: Hold the position 15-30 seconds while breathing normally
Step 4: Exhale and return to the lying position allowing your body to rest for 15 seconds.
Step 5: Repeat 5 times with rest time in between each pose
3. Boat Posture
Similar to the bow pose, the boat pose offers a workout for the belly, back, arms, and legs.
How to do it:
Step 1: Start by lying on your back with your legs stretched and your arms at your side
Step 2: Breathe in deeply as you lift your chest upward and raise your feet off the floor.
Step 3: Keep your gaze forward to encourage alignment in your body.
Step 4: Hold this pose as you inhale and exhale 10 times.
Step 5: Repeat this pose 5 times with 15 seconds of rest in between.
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