On International Yoga Day, Know 8 Essential Yoga Asanas For Health And Well-Being

Today is International Yoga Day, celebrated annually on June 21st to promote health and well-being through yoga.

Let's explore some yoga asanas that can contribute to your good health.

Tadasana: Stand tall with feet together, arms relaxed. It improves posture, awareness of body alignment, and promotes grounding.

Balasana: Kneel, sit back on heels, stretch arms forward. It relieves stress, stretches spine, hips, and thighs, promoting relaxation.

Adho Mukha Svanasana: Start on hands and knees, lift hips to form inverted V. It strengthens arms, legs, stretches spine and hamstrings.

Virabhadrasana: Step back, bend front knee, extend arms. It builds leg, arm, and core strength, improves stamina and balance.

Vrikshasana: Stand on one leg, place other foot on thigh or calf, hands in prayer. It enhances balance, strengthens legs, improves focus.

Setu Bandhasana: Lie on back, bend knees, lift hips. It stretches chest, neck, spine, strengthens back, buttocks, and hamstrings.

Bhujangasana: Lie on stomach, palms under shoulders, lift chest. It strengthens spine, stretches abdomen and improves flexibility.

Shavasana: Lie on back, arms by sides, palms up. It relaxes body, calms mind, promotes deep relaxation and rejuvenation.