Generally for a women her first priority is family. But today i want to ask one
question to all beautiful ladies " Have you ever think of
yourself (i.e your health or body)?" The answer is very
predictable "No, not yet". If you are healthy, stress free and happy, so do your family will be the same undoubtedly and
for that there are different means and ways. One of the important
means is yoga. Today entire world has realized the importance of yoga
and given recognition to it as "International Yoga Day
21st June".
Here are some quick yoga asana for women. You just have to spare 15
mins for yourself and after few months you will notice the difference
in you. I am writing this with confidence because i had lost almost
17 kgs weight when it was required in my life. Losing weight should
not be your ultimate goal but yoga helps your body to perform the
best as it can be.
Vajrasana
- Sit straight with your legs outstretched.
- Fold them so that your feet are at the sides of your buttocks and the sole facing upwards. Result of which your butt should be resting between your heels.
- Then place your hands on your knees and keep your spine and neck straight. Initially try to sit for a minute and then gradually increase your time duration up to 3-5 minute.It is advisable to try this asana after your meal to reduce constipation.
Balasana
- Sit straight with your legs outstretched.
- Fold them so that your feet are at the sides of your buttocks and the sole facing upwards.
- Stretch your hands towards ceiling and then gradually bend forward so both hands should touch the floor and relax yourself. Stay in this position for 15-20 secs, just empty your negative thoughts and relaxed yourself just like child. It is also called child pose.
- Sit straight with your legs outstretched.
- Slowly bend forward towards your legs and try to touch your head to the knees and toes with your hands. Initially try to sit in this position for atleast 20 seconds and do 15 repetitions. While bending forward try to inhale and exhale when you come up. Don't try to stretch yourself, bend till you can easily.This will reduce your accumulated lower abdominal fat and also improve your blood circulation.
Baddhakonasana (Butterfly Pose)
- Sit straight and position your legs in order that the soles of your feet are touching one another by bending your knees. Hold the feet as near your body as possible, or try to minimize the distance between heel and your body.
- Now move your knees up and down while holding your feet and allow your knee to touch the ground. If you are not able to touch your knees to the ground during the process, in that case only move your knee up and down and just push down your knees as much you can.
This asana is
important and essential for female as it direct effect will be on
your pelvic region. It also stimulate your reproductive and digestive
organs. It will help you to increase your legs flexibility and thus
reduces pain. It is very useful for pregnant women.
Savasana
- Lying on the back, the arms and keep your legs apart, almost at about 45 degrees.
- Keep your eyes closed, loosen your whole body and try to relax by taking deep breath.This seems to be very easy asana but it is the most important part of yoga practice. You can easily take the position but it is very difficult to do relaxation. You cant say “ ok now i will relax”. While taking deep breath hundreds of thoughts must be going on in your mind but you have to control those thoughts and have to relax, then only you be stress free.
Steps of Surya Namaskar
These are some easy and less time consuming yoga asana which you can perform at home without any instructor. Above all there is one masterstroke of yoga widely known as "Surya Namaskar". 12 steps all together count as one surya namaskar. Initially start with minimum 3 repetitions and then gradually you can increase the number of repetitions. One thing i am sure that yoga undoubtedly change your life. Make a habit and feel the difference.
