Festival time often means indulging in delicious food and neglecting our exercise routine. However, it is essential to stay healthy even during these festive times. Yoga can be a great way to maintain your health and fitness. Here are five simple yoga poses that can help you feel healthier and combat the effects of overeating with ease.
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
The Bhujangasana, also known as the Cobra Pose, is a great way to tone your abdomen and strengthen your spine and back.
How to do it:
Lie down on your stomach with your legs stretched out and heels touching each other. Place your palms under your shoulders and lift your head while inhaling. Hold for 30-60 seconds and then exhale as you lower back down. Repeat this pose three times with a short break in between each repetition.
Baddha Konasana (Cobbler Pose)
The Baddha Konasana, also known as the Cobbler Pose, is perfect for shaping up your thighs and buttocks. It can also help prevent indigestion.
How to do it:
Sit with a straight spine and bring the soles of your feet together. Grasp your ankles and inhale as you straighten your spine. Exhale as you press the soles together. Hold this pose for as long as you can and repeat it five times with short breaks in between.
Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
The Dhanurasana, or Bow Pose, is a great way to stretch your body and improve flexibility.
How to do it:
Lie on your stomach with your chin on the ground and bend your knees to bring your heels close to your hips. Grasp your ankles with your hands and lift your head, chest, and legs off the ground. Hold this pose and breathe deeply.
Urdhava Hastotanasana
The Urdhava Hastotanasana is a stretching pose that can help tone your waist and chest.
How to do it:
Stand with your feet together and raise your hands above your head. Bend to the right and then to the left, feeling a stretch in your waist. Hold each side for 15 seconds and gradually increase the hold time to 30 seconds.
Vajrasana (Diamond Pose)
The Vajrasana, or Diamond Pose, is great for improving digestion and blood circulation. It can also help tone your thighs and prevent rheumatism.
How to do it:
Sit on your heels with your buttocks touching your heels and palms on your thighs. Keep your back straight and breathe deeply for 2-3 minutes. Slowly release the pose by stretching your legs out.
These simple yoga poses can help you stay healthy and fit even during the festive season. Try incorporating them into your daily routine for a healthier and happier you.
