Winter brings chilly winds and sniffles, but yoga can help boost your immunity & keep you warm. Here are some yoga poses to fight cold and flu:
Child's Pose(Balasana): This asana is an excellent restful pose for calming the mind, relieving blocked sinuses, & also relieving tension against the back & shoulders.
Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): A complete body stretch that boosts blood circulation, clears congestion, & gives an energized feeling to the body.
Camel Pose(Ustrasana): This pose increases the capacity of the lungs, making it easier to breathe by opening the chest and lungs.
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana): Backbending poses activate the thymus gland, and energizing your body can improve immunity.
Plow Pose(Halasana): This inverted pose reduces sinus pressure & also helps to improve nasal congestion. It also brings about relaxation of the mind.
Cat-Cow Upward down pose( Marjaryasana-Bitilasana): This gentle flow warms up the spine, & creates effective respiratory efficiency, thus helping in decreasing stiffness.
Seated Forward Bend(Paschimottanasana): This pose is calming, aids digestion, indirect stress reduction, and boosts one's immunity.
Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose(Viparita Karani): Relaxing the body by placing the legs up is great for lymphatic flow and detoxifying the body as well.