Most Effective Yoga Poses
Yoga is all about poses and proper breathing. Yoga has several poses or "asanas" that begin with sitting with your spine erect. This ensures that the positive flow of energy, known as "kundalini," disperses throughout the erect body. Bending backward or forward interferes with kundalini, so it is not recommended by many yoga masters. There are so many poses in yoga that the effectiveness of a pose will depend on what type of therapy is needed.
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Relaxation Pose
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This pose, also called Sakhasana, helps you relax and is used for meditation. Sit with legs crisscrossed so the thighs press the opposite legs' heels. Keep your head and spinal cord erect. Close your eyes and take deep breaths.
Rock Pose
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This pose, Vajrasana, can help the digestive system after eating. With legs folded under you, sit on your heels with your butt nerves pressing on the heels and rest your palms on your knees. Keep your spine straight and breathe normally.
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The Perfect Pose
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Also known as Siddhasana, this is beneficial for the nervous system. Place your left heel against your groin and your right ankle over your left ankle, with your right foot resting on the fold of your left knee. Keep your spine erect.
The Pose of Life
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The pose of life, Pranayama, is the art of breathing. Sit in the Vajrasana position or cross-legged. Place the hands on the ribs. Contract the muscles of your stomach. Inhale and exhale deeply.
The Fish Pose
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The fish pose, Matsyasana, stretches many muscles and helps posture. Lie on the floor, lift the pelvis slightly and slide your hands under your butt, palms down. Press your arms against the floor and shoulder blades into the back while lifting your head and torso, then lower your head back against the floor.
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