The word 'Yoga' means union and it is actually a method to unite the mind, body, and soul into a meditative state for overall harmony.
Over the last few decades, there has been an upsurge in the prevalence of yoga and propagation of its science across the globe and much of the credit goes to India.
Ahead of the International Day of Yoga on June 21, here are some forms of yoga that one can easily incorporate into his daily rituals for an overall good health.
Surya Namaskar
improves flexibility, strength and body balance
reduces stress and anxiety, lower back pain
reduces sleep disturbances and hypertension
Bhujangasana
improves menstrual irregularities & tones thighs and buttocks
elevates mood and stimulates heart and other organs in the abdomen, like the kidneys
Adho Mukha Svanasana
strengthens and tones the arms and legs
lengthens and straightens the spine
Gomukhasana
stimulates the kidneys and is helpful in relieving ailments like diabetes, high blood pressure, and sexual malfunction.
Uttanasana
improves digestion and helps relieve menopause
reduces fatigue and anxiety by providing relief from insomnia,
works to lessens asthma, high blood pressure, infertility, osteoporosis, and sinusitis
Chaturanga Dandasana
strengthens arms, shoulders, and leg muscles
Vajrasana
works wonders for nerve issues and indigestion
Halasana
helps in relieving gas and upper/lower back pain or discomfort
promotes good digestion.
Trikonasana
good for pregnant women
stretches and strengthens the muscles along
helps in reducing blood pressure, stress and anxiety
improves the functions of the blood through the entire body
Dhanurasana
very effective in weight loss program
helps in reducing the belly fat very easily
strengthens the ankles, thighs, groins, chest and abdominal organs and spinal
improves the functions of kidney, pancreas, liver, small and big intestine
stress reliever and gives flexibility to the back
Disclaimer: This piece of information is an informative one only. It is always advisable to consult an experienced healthcare expert or yoga teacher and seek their suggestions to get the best benefits.