Thursday, August 25, 2022

Yoga Poses

There are more poses for the beginning of yoga exercises and here are 6 main poses 

 Baddha Konasana



Because of its resemblance to a cobbler's sitting position, Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose) is also known as the Cobbler's Pose. It is a great asana for improving your groin and hip position. It is a forward-bending asana that begins with Staff Pose or Dandasana. Bend your knees by bringing the soles of your feet together. This forward bending asana is unlike any other forward bending asana. This asana focuses on opening the hip and supporting the pelvic area. This assistance to the pelvic area stimulates the reproductive organs, which is beneficial to both men and women. This asana also aids in the relief of menstrual cramps. It is very beneficial to have comfortable childbirth if practised on a regular basis during the pregnancy. Also helps with menopausal symptoms.

The abdominal organs, as well as the ovaries, prostate gland, bladder, and kidneys, are stimulated by buddha Konasana. It energizes your heart, which improves blood circulation and provides your body with much-needed assistance. This asana stretches the inner thigh, groin, and knees, giving your body a toned and agile appearance. If you suffer from depression or anxiety, this asana can help you overcome them. People suffering from sciatica can benefit from performing this asana on a regular basis. It is an excellent asana because of its numerous benefits for our aching and painful bodies. This asana is known to be a therapeutic treatment for flat feet and similar other problems.

The forward bending asana aids in the opening of the Anahata chakra's back. It is especially useful for back pain. This asana should be done either at the start to open up the hips or at the end to relax your body. If you have a groin or knee injury, you should avoid this asana. It is critical to perform this asana while sitting on a blanket because it provides support for your thighs. This asana is very important if done correctly and with enough time spent on each step. This is a difficult pose to master on your own; perhaps you should seek assistance from your yoga teacher or a partner. This pose can be greatly improved.

 

 Ardha Kurmasana

Half Tortoise Yoga Asana is another name for Ardha Kurmasana. The tortoise pose is named after its resemblance to a tortoise. This yoga asana can be extremely beneficial to your body in every way. Our bodies can be rejuvenated by performing this asana on a regular and proper basis. Every movement of this asana stretches the organs to their maximum.

The shoulder movement improves, as do the muscles in the surrounding areas. The abdominal muscles become toned and more flexible. This asana stretches the lower part of the lungs, which helps with breathing. It also increases lung capacity, which is important if you have breathing problems like asthma. The pressure applied to your neck and head alleviates migraine symptoms. Its ability to relieve stress qualifies it as a stress buster.

Stomach issues are also addressed. If you have indigestion or constipation, this asana will greatly help. With the help of the asana, the digestive system is back up and running. Each organ receives a fresh supply of blood to ensure a smooth functioning bodily system. The increased blood supply relaxes the brain. This asana will help you with many of your sleeping issues. It is an effective sleep aid.

Backache issues are a thing of the past. Ardha Kurmasana stretches the spine, relieving backache and spine problems. Your heart remains healthy due to the level of blood circulation. Bending and stretching improve the flexibility of your arms and hips. Toning gives your body great shape, which keeps you positive and healthy.

Internal organs are thoroughly massaged to provide your body with the extra zing it requires. It is an excellent treatment for both anaemic and diabetic patients. It is strong and sturdy due to the pressure on the thigh and legs. Because of the asana's position, it also tones the thigh muscles. The stretch provided by the asana lengthens the spine. It is a benefit in disguise because it cures a variety of ailments.

 

Dog with Downward Facing (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

The poster poses for yoga is Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana). Because it is so important in modern practice, it has become the most well-known asana. It could be the first pose you learn when starting a yoga practice. It is done frequently in most yoga classes, especially Vinyasa yoga. It serves as a transitional pose and can also be used as a resting position. The Sun Salutation sequence includes the pose Downward Dog.

Downward Facing Dog stretches and strengthens the hamstrings and calves while also strengthening the arms and legs.  The pose also works to strengthen the external oblique abdominal muscles. 

Downward Dog, as a mild inversion, reverses the normal forces on your spine and increases blood flow to your brain. It may even help relieve chronic back pain when incorporated into a weekly yoga practice.

The most common mistake that beginners make in Downward Facing Dog is not releasing their heels toward the floor. When you are on the balls of your feet, the trajectory of the pose shifts forward rather than back. Unless you shift your weight back into your heels, it will never be a resting position.

This does not imply that the heels must touch the floor; rather, they must be moving in that direction. If your teacher adjusts you in this pose, it will most likely be to gently pull or push your hips back. Keep that feeling in mind and use it to help you adjust.

 

Tadasana

Mountain pose is not as well-known as Downward Facing Dog, but it is equally important. This is an excellent time to discuss alignment, which is how your body parts should be arranged in each pose.

The Mountain pose's alignment draws a straight line from the crown of your head to your heels, with the shoulders and pelvis stacked along the line. Because everyone's body is different, concentrate on rooting down with your feet and lengthening up with your spine.

Mountain Pose improves your posture and body awareness, as well as your legs' strength and alignment.  Tadasana may not appear to be much, but keeping your body active and aligned is difficult. You're not just standing anywhere. You must be aware of every part of your body and its role in stacking your bones and keeping your spine long.  If you engage your leg muscles as strongly as possible, you may even break a sweat.

Because this pose appears to be so simple, it is easy to overlook its significance or rush through it. Instead, make sure to start each practice with at least one really attentive Tadasana. It's an excellent way to check in with your body and prepare to be mindful of your form throughout all of your poses.

If you are a beginner, you can improve your body awareness in Tadasana by placing a block between your thighs and rotating them inward. The block should be turned so that the short end is facing forward. Squeeze the block with your legs and roll it slightly backwards to feel the thighs engage and rotate.

Take several deep breaths in this manner. Then remove the block while continuing to move your thighs as if the block was still there.

It is not necessary to use the block every time, but doing so helps your body remember how to rotate the thighs inward.


Virabhadrasana I



The most important thing to remember in Warrior I is that the hips should be facing forward. Consider your hip points to be headlights, and they should be roughly parallel to the front of your mat. This may necessitate a more expansive stance.

Warrior I builds leg and upper arm strength, improves balance and core strength, and stretches the muscles around the hips. You get a good stretch of the front and back thigh muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings), hips, and chest, as well as a back extension of the erector spinae. It is a hip opener, which is beneficial after sitting all day. If you have sciatica, this pose may be beneficial. It is also an energizing pose that allows for improved breathing and circulation. As with any lunge, protect your forward leg's knee by not extending it past your toes. It should reach your ankle.

Squaring your hips to the front is the most difficult part of this pose. Place your hands on your waist and feel for the bony part of your pelvis that sticks out on both sides if you're not sure what squaring the hips to the front means. These are known as hip points. As if they were headlights on a car, they should face the front of the mat. You can tell if they are facing forward at an angle. Draw the front leg side back and the back leg side forward until the headlights are in the proper position. If necessary, move your feet closer to each side of the mat.

If you have balance issues or an injury to your hips, knees, back, or shoulders, avoid this pose. If you have a neck problem, instead of tilting your head back, keep your neck in a neutral position. If you have shoulder pain, raise your arms to parallel instead of bringing them together over your head, or keep your hands on your knees or hips.

 

Virabhadrasana II



Unlike Warrior, I, the hips in Warrior II face the side of the mat. When transitioning from Warrior I to Warrior II, the hips and shoulders are open to the side.

You'll also rotate your back foot 45 degrees, angling your toes. Aim to keep your front knee stacked over your ankle in both Warrior poses. Your front toes should point forward.

Maintain vigilance over your right knee. It has a tendency to gravitate toward the centre. Maintain a right-angle shin to the floor, with the knee tracking over the middle toe of the right foot.

Make sure you comprehend the difference in hip alignment between warrior II and warrior I. The hips in warrior I point forward. The hips in Warrior II point to the side. Feel for the bony part of your pelvis that sticks out with your hands on your hips. Check that your hips are level and facing the side of your mat.

Examine your back arm to ensure that it is not sagging. Parts of the human body that we cannot see can have a life that is their own. Try this trick to help insure your arms are supported. Rotate your arms so that your palms face up. Engage your triceps, then keep them engaged as you lower your palms. Check to see if you tense your shoulders during this process.

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