From timesofindia.indiatimes.com
01/6What is arthritis and how yoga can help?
Arthritis is a common disease that affects the joints. There are over 100 types of arthritis and related joint disorders, which is often caused when the body's immune system attacks its own tissues in the joints. Some of the common symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, redness and decreased range of motion.
That said, if you're someone who has been battling arthritis and joint pain, here are some yoga asanas to help manage and relieve yourself of the painful symptoms.
02/6Seated forward bend - Paschimottanasana
How to perform:
Step 1: Sit on a yoga mat, with your back straight and legs extended in front of you.
Step 2: Inhale while you raise your hands over your head and stretch. Exhale and slowly lean forward, bringing your head toward your toes.
Step 3: Slowly lower your head to your knees.
Step 4: Lengthen your spine forward as you try to reach your legs, with your arms in front of you.
Step 5: Exhale and return to your starting position. As you exhale, lower your arms down.
03/6Warrior pose - Virabhadrasana
How to perform:
Step 1: Stand straight with your legs wide apart.
Step 2: Turn your right foot to 90 degrees and left foot in by 15 degrees.
Step 3: Lift your arms sideways to shoulder length with palms facing towards the ceiling/sky.
Step 4: Next, bend your knee, turn your head to the right. Hold the position and stretch your arms further.
Step 5: Slowly come up, put your hands down and return to the starting position.
04/6Cat-Cow stretch - Chakravakasana
How to perform:
Step 1: Start on your knees and hands, with your wrists under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
Step 2: Slowly inhale and take the cow pose i.e. push your abdomen down towards the yoga mat. Lift your chest and chin and raise your body upwards.
Step 3: Draw the shoulder blades away from the ears.
Step 4: Exhale and slowly take the cat pose i.e. lift your abdomen and push it towards your spine, and round it back towards the ceiling
Step 5: Inhale and again take the cow pose.
05/6Triangle pose - Trikonasana
How to perform:
Step 1: Stand straight with your legs apart.
Step 2: Inhale and then as you exhale, bend your body to the right, downward from the hips, raising your right hand straight over your head. Ensure your right hand is parallel to your right ear.
Step 3: Rest your left hand on your shin, ankle, or the floor, while your right hand is stretched toward the ceiling.
Step 4: Your body should be bent sideways and not backward or forward.
Step 5: As you inhale, come up and return to the starting position. Now, repeat the same on the other side.
06/6Tree pose - Vrikshasana
How to perform:
Step 1: Stand straight with arms by your side.
Step 2: Bend your right knee and place your right foot up on your left thigh.
Step 3: As you find your balance, inhale and raise your arms over your head from the side. Bring your palms together and form a Namaste pose.
Step 4: Look straight ahead, hold the pose and ensure that your spine is straight.
Step 5: Exhale and slowly bring down your hands from the sides. Return your leg back to its starting position.
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