Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Yoga is not merely a physical activity but rather it integrates the entire being; the body, the mind, and the surroundings. In addition to promoting wellbeing and relieving stress, yoga inspires healthy living as well as environmental stewardship. The practice of yoga brings awareness, allowing a person to experience nature and make choices that promote environmental conservation.
Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, a yoga specialist, explains that yoga aids in achieving a personal equilibrium along with the caretaking philosophy towards the environment. Below are five yoga poses that can deepen one’s inner self as well as spark feelings of love and responsibility towards our home, earth.
1. Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
This is an earth-connecting pose that helps in directing energy to the ground. It allows a person to come back in touch with mother nature.
Instructions for the pose:
Get into the ‘quadruped’ position.
Tuck in toes and lift knees.
Straighten the lower limbs and try pushing your heels downwards.
Let the head dangle downwards.
For 10 seconds allow the body to breathe deeply.
Benefits:
Rejuvenates energy
Reduces tension
Cultivates willingness and meekness
2. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
This is a set of gentle postures which opens the heart. It symbolizes completeness within a person as well as awareness externally.
How to do it:
- Start lying on your back
- Bend your legs and position your feet to be hip-width apart
- Press down on your feet to raise your hips
- Interlock your fingers beneath the back and lift your chest
- Breathe steadily while maintaining the pose for 10 seconds
Benefits:
- Alleviates anxiety
- Enhances the function of the stomach
- Tones muscles of the back and thighs
3. Eagle Pose (Garudasana)
A pose that requires maintaining balance, improves focus, and stress the energy system.
How to do it:
- Stand on the left leg while resting the right foot on the left thigh
- Cross the right thigh over the left and lock the foot at the back of the calf
- Cross left arm over right and bring the palms together
- While slightly squatting, focus your gaze steadily
- Maintain the pose for a few moments, then switch sides
Benefits:
- Improves focus
- Improves body coordination
- Enhances overall balance and the strength of the legs
4. Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana)
This asana, beeing the queen of all poses, restores the nervous system and improves clarity of thought.
How to do it:
- Shown on the picture below, lie on your back, arms on the sides
- Lift legs while supporting the lower back with hands
- Raise your hips before extending your legs towards the ceiling
- Breathe out while extending the toes
- Hold for 10 seconds
Benefits:
- Encourages flow of blood to heart and neck
- Decreases tiredness
- Relaxes overactive nerves
5. Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)
An asana that represents stillness under changing surroundings, reminiscent of the drawing of a powerful, sturdy tree withstanding various storms.
Step-by-step instructions:
Straighten your body and place your right foot on the left thigh.
Do not put your foot on the knee.
Join palms in front of the chest or reach arms overhead.
Gaze at a single, unmoving spot.
After 5-8 breaths, switch sides.
Advantages of posture:
Helps enhance posture and coordination.
Offers inner equilibrium.
Reflects balance with the environment.
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