Yoga for common ailments
Know 20 yoga poses
Pose: Alternate Nostril Breathing
Regularly practicing it improves the lung
capacity in the body and clears the physical and subtle energy blockages in the
respiratory system.
Pose: Ek Pada Supta Padangushthasana
Helps to strengthen the quads which are the
controllers of the knee cap in a non-weight bearing position.
Pose: Adho Mukha Veerasana
It helps extend the lumbar spine which helps relieve it
of muscular stiffness and creates space in the spinal vertebrae.
Pose: Marjari Asana
Helps relieve stiffness and tightness around the thoracic
region by mobilizing the upper vertebrae.
Pose: Diaphragmatic Breathing
It promotes breathing from the belly button and
relaxes the lower abdomen which activates our parasympathetic nervous system.
Pose: Sarvangasana
It’s an inversion which brings the blood in the opposite
direction towards the heart, therefore providing more oxygen and regulating the
blood flow.
Pose: Sukshma Vyayama/Micro circulations
Small joint movements help bring oxygen
and heat around the small joints of the body where the tendons, ligaments, and the
muscles join which promotes rejuvenation of the joint space.
Pose: Supta Baddhakona Asana
It opens the pelvis which gets rid of any impure
fluids or stagnation that can happen during PCOD in the pelvic area.
Pose: Vajrasana
The seated position of Vajrasana is designed in such a way where
all the body’s subtle energy and blood flow is directed towards the abdominal area,
aiding in digestion.
Pose: Supta Padangusthasana
It frees the sciatic nerve by lengthening the
superficial and deeper muscles around the hips.
Pose: Bhramari
It creates strong positive vibrations within the cells of the body
which helps calm the nervous system and specifically the cerebral cortex.
Pose: Mandukasana
It puts pressure around the pancreas which regulates the insulin
levels.
Pose: Supported Viprit Karni Mudra
This inversion activates the parasympathetic
nervous system which helps calm the mind.
Pose: Naukasana
Along with strengthening the abdominal muscles, it promotes better
gut health and a more resilient core.
Pose: Side Stretching in Adho Mukha Veerasana
It balances the muscular imbalance
around the spine.
Pose: Nadi Shodhana
Consistently practicing it keeps the sinuses regular through
balancing the internal body temperature.
Pose: Adho Mukha Swastika
It calms the racing mind and gets rid of energy
blockages around the cranium.
Pose: Bhramari
It quiets the mind, relieves tension, and brings harmony in the
various systems.
Pose: Warrior 2
It opens the pelvic area and gives strength to the supporting
muscles that tend to get weak with age.
Pose: Pawanmuktasana
Massages the abdominal organs and promotes a healthy gut by
relieving the stomach of trapped gas.
Pose: Paschim Namaskara
Stretches the neck and shoulder muscles to create space
around the cervical region.