YOGA | ASANA | BENEFITS OF YOGA

YOGA | ASANA | BENEFITS OF YOGA

Yoga is an ancient form of exercise which is said to have originated in India, thousands of years ago. It involves breathing techniques and meditation along with exercises which are beneficial for good health. Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition and is a holistic approach to health and well-being.

IMPORTANCE OF YOGA:-

• Improves Strength
• Increases flexibility
• Improves memorizing power
• Increases Concentration
• Develops effective & attractive personality
• Relieves stress and anxiety
• Helps in weight loss

Bhujangasana (The Cobra Pose)

ADVANTAGES-

• Improves Blood Circulation.
• Provides Flexibility to the Backbone.
• Good Remedy for Sciatica.
• Helps in toning up the lower abdomen

NOTE:- Patients who have undergone recent surgeries, fractures, back injuries should avoid doing this.

Chakrasana (Wheel Pose)

ADVANTAGES:-

• Enhancing the flexiblity of spine.
• Reduces the fat at abdomen muscles.
• Stimulates the process of kidney, spleen & lever.
• Strengthening the muscles of legs & hands.

NOTE:- Don't exert excessive force which may cause undue strains onto the arms. People who suffer from serious spinal column alignments should avoid doing this pose.

Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)

                                         

ADVANTAGES:-

• This posture improves balancing of legs.
• Provides overall stability & poise.
• Tree pose is good for sciatica and back pain.
• It tones up the muscles of arm, shoulder, calves & thighs.

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

ADVANTAGES:-

• Helps in improving the alignment of shoulders.
• Improves digestion & stimulates all the abdominal organs.
• It also strengthens the knees, ankles, legs & arms
• Improves flexibility of spines.

NOTE:- If you are beginner, Don't exert excessive force which may cause undue strains

Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)

ADVANTAGES:-

• Enhances the supply of blood to the head region. 
• Good for managing headache & migraine.
• Brings relief from constipation and indigestion.
• Strengthens the arms & shoulders and keeps the spine flexible.

NOTE:- Avoid this asana if you have shoulder injuries, neck pain, slip disc etc.

Halasana (Plow Pose)

ADVANTAGES:-

• Improves the flexibility of muscles.
• Activates digestion and helps with constipation.
• Streches the shoulder and spine.
• Helps in weight loss around the thighs, abdomen & hips.

NOTE:- Those suffering from back problems, weak survical muscles, migraines or neck injury should avoid this.

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

ADVANTAGES:-

• Improves the conditions like indigestion & constipation.
• Expands the chest & increases the breathing capacity of lungs.
• Improves the function of liver, kidney & pancreas.
• Strengthens shoulder, arm and leg muscles.
• Improves the flexibility of spine.

NOTE:- Avoid this asana if people suffering from hernia, shoulder injuries, back pain etc.

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