Showing posts with label Yoga Poses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yoga Poses. Show all posts

Friday, 30 August 2013

Yoga Poses To Burning Fat Fast

Is using yoga for weight loss the best way to lose weight? Well that depends on the person, the style of yoga we are talking about and other environmental factors that may be present.

First we must understand what it means to lose weight. For most of us it means to lose fat.

How does our body lose fat? This is what we need to understand if we are going to be successful in loosing weight.

Yoga Poses for Weight Loss:

Mountain pose. 
This pose is usually the first in all yoga poses. Stand still, concentrate on breathing. Raise your hands while making a deep breath in, and get your hands back as shown in the the picture with a breath out.

Facing Dog pose
Try to keep your legs and arms straight. At first stages, it will be difficult for you to have your legs straight, so try to have them as straight as possible. Concentrate the power to your arms, like pushing the floor.

Forward Bend
Soften your knees and bend forward as you exhale, letting your torso hang in front of your thighs. Keeping your arms straight and fingers locked together, lift them up and over your head (ultimately reaching toward the floor in front of your feet).

Plank pose
This is a real challange for arm balance. Legs and back are straight in one line. If it‘s too hard, bend your legs slightly and be on your knees, as you feel comfortable, raise your body again in the straight line – that‘s a beneficial and healthy activity for your muscles.

Cobra pose
Keep your arms straight with your head kept as high as possible. The most beneficial this pose is when you are touching the floor with your feet and palms only, that is your legs are in the air. Bu it‘s difficult at the beginning, so be in the comfortable pose for you.

Thursday, 30 May 2013

Yoga Poses for Get Relief from Back Pain

Incorrect sitting and sleeping postures, erratic working hours and insufficient nutrition has resulted in a number of people especially the youth suffering from back pain. Simple yoga postures can be an
answer to these issues.

Tadasana
Performing this asana is known to relax the muscles of your neck, arms, shoulders and also stretches the spine. You can begin with standing with your feet kept at a considerable distance from each other. Inhale while you lift your arms in the upward direction. Slowly the palms must be brought together over the head. Stay in this position for a few seconds and then come back to your original position.

Matsyasana
This posture is primarily aimed at the cervical vertebrae and also relaxes you of the stiffness in the neck. You can begin with lying down on your back and simply inhaling. Now tilt your head in the backward direction to form an arch. The crown of the head should touch the floor. You can make use of your forearms and elbow to help you form and stay put in the posture. Breathe normally and hold on to the position for a few minutes.

Shalabhasana
Shalabhasana is a posture that facilitates the relaxation of the tension in the nerves. Lie on the floor on your abdomen and place the arms at the side while your chin will touch the ground. You must keep your heels and toes together. Lift your legs above the floor and inhale. By applying pressure on your fists you can perform this asana in a better manner. Stay in the position for a couple of seconds and exhale.

Bitilasana
This asana is considered to be a warm up pose for the spine. You may start this asana by forming a table like position. Your eyes must face the ground and knees below your hips. Now inhale and lift yourself upwards with your head facing forward. Hold yourself for a few seconds and then exhale back to your neutral position.

Halasana
The asana not only helps in reducing the pain in your back but also nourishes the spinal cord. You may begin performing the asana by lying on your back. Slowly raise your legs in the backward direction and touch the ground. The toes must be above the ground while the palms flat on the floor.

Taking care of your delicate back is extremely important. Support these yoga asanas with nutritious and healthy food to stay away from back problems in the long run.