Benefits of yoga
Briefly, the benefits include:
- To tone and strengthen muscles
- Increases energy levels
- Calms the mind
- Gives shape to the body
- Boosts immune system
- Promotes relaxation and well being
Suggested asanas for common cold
Padmasana
This is also called the lotus pose and is ideal for meditation.
Steps
- Use a yoga mat and sit with your legs stretched forward.
- Bring the right foot forward and place it on the left thigh.
- Similarly, place the left foot on the right thigh. Rest your hands on the knees.
- The spine must be held erect. Close your eyes and pay attention to the breath or chant 'Om'.
- A feeling of calmness pervades the mind. Sit in this pose until a feeling of peace engulfs you.
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Fish pose or matsyasana
Steps
- Lie on the floor and cross your legs in the way you do padmasana.
- Clasp your heels of both the legs and arch the back by bending the head backwards until the crown touches the floor.
- Breathe evenly and maintain this position for a few minutes until you feel comfortable.
