5 simple Yoga Poses to jumpstart your spiritual journey
In today’s world of technology, most of us are glued to the screens either for work or entertainment. We have adapted to the desk-bound lifestyle and as the days turn into years it starts to take a toll on our flexibility and overall health and makes us more prone to injuries.
So, here are 5 yoga poses and their benefits to jumpstart your yoga practice and integrate it into your daily life.
Remember to take it slow.
Quality over quantity. You can gradually add various other poses as you may deem fit after consulting with your physician if you are out of shape or have serious health problems.
“Letting go is the hardest asana”
1. Easy pose (Sukhasana)
Relieves back pain
Stretches the knees
Stretches the ankle
Relaxes the hip, groin, and outer thigh muscles
Reduces stress and anxiety
Calms the mind
Duration: 1 to 5 minutes depending on the individual
2. Child pose (Balasana)
Calm the brain
Eases lower back pain
Relieves stress
Increases blood circulation
Stretches the hips and thighs
Duration: anywhere from 30 seconds to a few minutes
3. Cat cow poses (Marjaryasana)
Strengthens the spine
Improves posture and balance
Stretches the hips, back abdomen, and chest
Relieves back pain
Duration: 1 minute (give or take)
4. Mountain pose (Tadasana)
Improves posture
Reduces back pain
Strengthens the thigh, knees, ankles, abdomen, and buttocks
Relieves sciatica
Reduces the effects of flat feet
Duration: 30 seconds to 1 minute
5. Tree pose (Vrikshasana)
Improves balance and stability
Strengthen the feet’s tendons and ligament
Strengthens and increases the firmness of the standing leg
Establishes pelvic stability
Strengthens the hips and legs
Duration: 20 seconds to 1 minute
Therefore, doing these stretches will help you start your day with positivity and productivity. Yoga is packed with benefits. It also enhances mental fortitude and gives you a sense of calm which helps in the stressful moments of your day. A 10–15 minute routine every day and you will start noticing the results and realize the benefits at an exponential rate. However, patience is key.