In today’s fast paced world where the emphasis is on quick workouts and celebrity endorsed fad regimes, yoga asanas get processed and sold as mere physical moves. But, no one can deny that for those who have committed themselves to a steady yoga practice, asanas go beyond just flexibility and strength. Yoga is a means to holistic change and full integration of one’s body, mind, and spirit. When practiced with mindfulness, asanas can facilitate deep inner balance, emotional clarity, and long-term physical wellness.
Let’s uncover some powerful postures and the deeper benefits of asanas that can be life changing and implemented in daily routine as shared by Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Yoga and Spiritual Leader .
With each asana, not only is a muscle being stretched, life energy (prana) is being balanced. Enhanced self-regulation and awareness are some emotional strengths derived from lessened stress, controlled breathing, and focus.
: • Be in an upright position with your feet placed hip-level apart to each other.
• The weight on either of the feet must be equally balanced.
• Lift your arms till the level of your head whilst keeping the palms inwards towards each other.
• Ensure that you keep an insubstantial stretch at the level of the spine.
Benefit: Promotes awareness of body alignment and posture, and centres the brain in preparation for other standing asanas. It cultivates awareness of rest and stillness.
• Stand Tall. Shift your weight onto the left bent leg.
• The right foot is placed on the inner thigh or calf (not the knee).
• Either place your palms together at your heart region or above your head.
• Look at some fixed point without moving your focus.
Benefits: Improved focus, toned calves, and strengthened mental calmness when things get tough.
• Lie face down with your palms laying under the shoulders.
• Raise up your chest by pushes through your hand and elbows that are retained near the body.
• Roll your shoulders back and open your heart.
Benefits: Enhances flexibility of the back, opens heart chakra and frees one from fear with self-confidence.
• Start off at four-legged position. Tuck your toes and elevate your hips.
• Legs as well as arms should be straightened forming an upside-down V.
• Spine should be kept extended while trying to bring heels towards the ground.
Benefits: Restores balance and adds strength to the muscles while soothing the brain which improves blood circulation.
• Assume supine position and flex knees, placing feet at hip distance.
• Elevate hips while pressing heels and arms into the ground.
• Interlock fingers behind the back for added stability.
Benefit: Opens the chest while soothing anxiety, promotes emotional release, trust, and assists in supporting the spine.
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