Yoga

FM News Bureau | 10-June-2013

Yoga plays an important role in rejuvenation. Follow the steps carefully to benefit from the traditional practice set to increase longevity and youthfulness

Halasana (Plough pose)

Lie down on your yoga mat straight and relaxed. Put your arms by your side with palms facing the floor.

Now slowly lift up your legs from the floor such that a right angle is formed between your upper and lower torso. Push floor with your hands so that it gets easy for you to lift your legs. Breathe and relax.
Next bring your legs more towards your upper torso and slowly lift your hips off the floor supporting and balancing yourself with your hands.
Continue lifting your legs and bring it beyond your head as much as possible to touch the floor beyond your head with your toes.
At this point, lift your back further so that now only your shoulder and your head are resting on the floor.
Now your back has formed an arch. Straighten your spine and support the two sides of your waist with your hands, elbows on the ground. Breathe normally.
Hold posture for 15-30 seconds before returning to normal position.

Bharadvajasana (Twisted seated pose)

Sit on the mat cross-legged with both hands extended on the mat on both your sides.

Inhale deeply and strengthen your spine.
Shifting your left hand from the mat place it on your right thigh and twist your torso to the right. Exhale when you twist your body.
Hold this position for 30 seconds.
Now turn your torso to your left while placing your right hand over your left thigh. Stay for another 30 seconds.

This asana is great for anti-aging.

Dhanurasana (Bow pose)

Lie down on your belly with hands by your side with palms facing upwards.
Bend your knees to bring the heels near your buttocks.
Now take your hands back and grasp your ankles. Rest your body weight on your abdomen.
Now pull your ankles more with your hands. As your pull your ankles more, your upper torso automatically rises. And now your body looks like a bow.
Keep your breathing normal.