Start the International Yoga Day 2021 with Surya Namaskar that is a combination of 12 asanas. Also, develop the good habit of doing yoga daily. Yoga is good for life. It helps in maintaining physical and mental well-being. Also, some asanas are simple to perform and that can give amazing benefits like mental peace and improved digestion.
Start your morning with these 5 yoga asanas and stay fit and healthy all-day
- Surya Namaskar
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Surya Namaskar is also referred to as salutations to the Sun as it is a combination of 12 asanas. It strengthens the spine and back muscles. Also, it boosts metabolism and blood circulation.
• Stand up with folded hands, raise your hands over your head, and bring the hands down towards your feet. You can bend your knees for convenience.
• Bring your right knee towards the chest and stretch the left knee towards the back. Repeat it with the left knee.
• Lie on your abdomen, place your palms on the floor, and stretch your head backward with the help of your hands.
• Lift your hips to make an inverted “V” form. Your palms will remain on the floor.
• Bend your right knee towards your chest and extend the left knee backward. Repeat it with the left knee.
- Bhujangasana
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Also known as the cobra pose, it is good for abdominal muscles and the lower back. Also, it can aid in reducing waistline and stubborn fat around the belly area.
• Lie down on the abdomen, place your palms close to your chest, and lift your head back as much as you can.
• Hold this position for a few seconds.
- Mudra Asana
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Performing mudra asana in the morning will ensure effective digestion throughout the day. It is also good for abdominal and back muscles.
• Sit with folded legs and your hands firmly held behind the back.
• Take a deep breath and bend your forehead towards the floor while exhaling the breath.
• Hold this position for a couple of seconds before coming back to the original position.
- Parsva Sukhasana
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Parsva Sukhasana brings peace of mind by relieving the body of anxiety and stress. It is a morning asana because it can help maintain calm all day.
• Sit with your legs in the lotus position and fold your hands in the namaskar position.
• Raise your folded hands above your head and then gradually bring them down to your chest.
• Put your right hand on the side and stretch your head and the left arm to the right side. Hold this position for a few seconds and then repeat it with the left hand.
- Kumbhakasana
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Also known as the plank pose, Kumbhakasana works on the back and stomach. It is simple to do and it can strengthen your core.
• Lie on your stomach with your palms firmly close to your chest and legs stretched.
• Raise your body with the help of your arms and feet.
• Keep your legs straight to make a straight line from your tip to toe.
• Hold this position for a couple of seconds.
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