Yoga Asanas To Try At Home

by Arpita Wadhawan
Yoga Asanas

For centuries Yoga has been practiced by yogis to lead a tranquil and healthy life. Yoga has been known to provide long term benefits in remedial medicine. Meditation is an integral part of yoga and it helps in maintaining a serene state of mind. Yoga practice involves gentle movements of the body and breathing coordinated into the routine. Over a period of time as you overcome the beginners hitch the body becomes more flexible and adaptable to difficult asanas. Yoga builds your inner strength and stamina leaving you light and relaxed. Yoga emphasizes balance, flexibility and core strength.

Here are a few yoga asanas for you to begin with:

Tadasana

  • Tadasana – Mountain Pose this teaches you to stand steady and tall in an erect posture.

Suhasana

  • Sukhasana is the ideal pose for pranayama and meditation.

Vrikshasana

  • Vrikshasana – The Tree Pose helps you to learn balance.

Adho Mukhio Svanasana

  • Adho Mukho Svanasana – Downward Facing Dog Pose this asana helps to stretch the hamstring, chest and also lengthens the spine.

Trikonasana

  • Trikonasana – Triangle pose this yoga asana stretches the legs, torso and mobilizes the hips. It also stimulates deep breathing.

Kursiasana

  • Kursiasana – Chair Pose this asana requires a lot of practice. It is an extremely powerful asana and strengthens the muscles of the legs and the arms.

Naukasana

  • Naukasana – The Boat Pose this asana requires repetition and practice. This asana tightens the abdominal muscles and strengthens the shoulders and the upper back of the body.

Bhujangasana

  • Bhujangasana – The Cobra Pose this asana helps to make the spine supple. It strengthens the lower back while cushioning the spine and triceps. It also expands the chest to promote deep breathing.

Paschimottansana

  • Paschimottanasana – This yoga asana makes the hamstrings and hip muscles flexible. It also lengthens the spine.

Balasana

  • Balasana – Childs pose this asana helps to relax and rest the body. It restores the physical, mental and emotional vigor of the body.

Yoga asana benefits the body and the mind while giving flexibility and strength, they bring relief from stress and are helpful in curing many diseases.

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