International Yoga Day 2022: Yoga is one of the oldest forms of spiritual exercise that has long been used to heal both body and mind. While for some, it is a means to stay fit, for others, it is an amalgamation of disciplines that paves the way for enlightenment.
Despite being centuries old, the miraculous benefits of yoga have come to the fore recently. Now, not only in India but people across the world have turned to yoga, incorporating it into their daily lives. With its immense benefits, this discipline has emerged as a modern panacea for many problems that human beings face.
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On International Day of Yoga, let’s look at some of the best yoga asanas or asanas that you must try.
Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
To do Tadasana, first raise your toes, take them out and put them back on the ground. Engage the muscles in the front of your legs and try to pull them upwards. Next, rotate your thighs inward, maintaining the natural curve of your spin. Shrink up to the ears before rolling your shoulders back. Check the alignment points and take 5-10 breaths in this position.
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Deep breathing (Pranayama)
While sitting in this posture take a steady breath through both the nostrils and keep breathing till you reach the capacity of your lungs, try to hold your breath for a second and then something at the back of the throat Hold the breath. Exhale slowly and repeat the exercise. Pranayama asana helps to balance the natural breathing cycle and also facilitates mental and physical balance without stress.
Cat Pose (Marjariasana)
Get on all fours with hands and knees on the floor and spine in a neutral position. Raise your head, relax your shoulders, and look straight. Exhale as you switch to Cat Pose. Curve your spine outward and tuck in the tailbone. Drop your head towards the floor and relax.
Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
While lying down, facing the floor, place your palms flat on the ground under your shoulders. Keep your neck in a neutral position and keep the pubic bone on the floor. Keeping the elbows close to your sides, inhale while lifting the chest off the floor. Exhale while looking at the floor and neck in a neutral position.
Diamond Pose (Vajrasana)
Kneel down on a flat surface or floor and bend your knees and ankles backwards. The feet should be in line with the feet while facing upwards. Keep your buttocks on the ankles and while exhaling, sit back on your feet. Keep the spine, head and neck straight and close your eyes before taking a deep breath.
Place your right palm on the right knee and the left palm on the left knee. Keep the chin parallel to the floor and look straight. Breathe in and out at a natural pace. Then take a deep breath for a count of four and exhale slowly for a count of eight.
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