A firm posture and a strong, supple back are just two asanas away. So, get started on this yogic regimen to bring sexy back!
POSTURE POINTERS
To stand as well as walk correctly, ensure that your toes always point forward; not outwards or inwards.
To sit in a chair correctly, place your feet flat on the floor. Check that your thighs are parallel to the floor, and your knees and hips are on the same level.
A firm mattress will help keep your spine aligned.
PADHASTASANA
Stand erect, inhale and raise your hands. Your arms must be straight and should brush against your ears. As you exhale, bend your body both forward and downward . Place your palms on the floor beside your feet. Try to touch your forehead to your knees, without bending them. Breathe normally. Hold the posture for as long as you can, and then return to base position.
Benefits:
Strengthens the back and abdomen; exercises the spine; boosts blood flow to the scalp, thus promoting hair growth
BHUJANGASANA
Lie on your stomach with your forehead touching the ground. Place your hands on the ground, palms down and tucked under the shoulders. Raise your elbows a little. While inhaling, raise the front part of your torso. Very slowly, raise your head and chest upwards, arching back, without lifting your navel off the floor. Focus attention on your back. Keep your toes and heels joined. Hold the position for as long as you can, and breathe normally. Return to base position while exhaling and relax. Repeat three times.
CAUTION:
Not recommended if you suffer from hernia
Benefits:
Helps strengthen and make the neck and spine more flexible; counters backache ; boosts liver, ovary, uterus, stomach, lung and heart functioning
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