4 yoga techniques to keep you fit

4 yoga techniques to keep you fit

Practicing these asanas will keep you safe from several physical illnesses such as, obesity, asthma, digetive problems, heart diseases and hernia says Dr Surakshit Goswami


Following yoga workouts help you beat stress and stay fit.

Kapalbhati Kriya

Sit in padmasana Keep neck straight Place hands on knees, eyes gently closed Exhale forcefully while pulling stomach in Repeat till tired

Benefits:

Fights obesity; eliminates toxins from air passages; combats asthma and arthritis; massages abdominal muscles and organs

Caution:

Exhale slowly if you have heart disease, high blood pressure or hernia

Tadasana

Stand erect, heels together Place hands on chest, fingers interlocked Stretch arms ahead; slowly raise them upwards while inhaling Raise heels, stand on toes; stretch entire body upwards Breathe gently Unlock fingers; bring arms down to your sides and relax

Benefits:

Strengthens spine, ankles, knees, thighs, abdomen and shoulders; relieves physical exhaustion. Increases height

Urdhvahastottanasana

Stand erect, heels joined Interlock fingers; slowly raise hands upwards Turn left at the waist Hold position breathing normally Inhale and bring body back to erect position Repeat for right side

Benefits:

Bolsters digestive system (stomach, liver and intestines); tones spine and kidney; gradually eliminates waist and tummy flab

Uttanpadasana

Stretch body; keep it taut Inhale; raise legs slowly, placing pressure on hands Hold legs at 60 angle from ground; breathe normally Feel maximum pressure on legs and abdomen Do not tense face or neck Return to original position

Benefits:

Energises digestive organs, lung, heart, stomach, liver and intestine; counters constipation, flab around belly and low blood pressure