Yoga is being practiced since ages now, and offers several benefits to the body other than improving flexibility and posture. It helps to relieve stress and fatigue. Regular practitioners vouch by the energizing powers of Yoga. It is easy to perform, does not take too many hours from your schedule and leaves you refreshed.
Here are a few yoga asanas that will help you fight fatigue and keep you refreshed:
1 . Adho Mukha Savasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose)
This pose energizes and rejuvenates your body. It lengthens the spine and strengthens the muscles of the chest. It also helps to increase the blood circulation to the brain. It calms the mind and helps to relieve headache, insomnia and fatigue.
HOW TO GO ABOUT IT
-Stand up straight and take a few deep breaths to relax your mind.
-Get down on all fours, resting on your palms and knees.
-Slowly inhale push off your knees and extend the base of the spine towards the ceiling using your feet, knees, thighs, hip, and shoulders. Keep the palms and knees firmly planted on the ground such that the body forms an inverted V shaped pointing towards the ceiling.
-Count till five and return to the starting position while exhaling.
-Repeat 3-5 times depending upon your comfort levels. This technique stretches the core, hips and shoulders and releases the tension leaving you feeling fit and light.
2 . Setubandhasana (Bridge Pose)
This pose relaxes an over-stressed core and stimulates the production of Endorphins (the feel good hormone) in your body. It also strengthens the back muscles and gives a good stretch to the spine, neck and chest.
HOW TO GO ABOUT IT
-Lie down on your back, hands on your side with palms on the ground.
-Bend your legs at your knees and place your feet firmly on the ground.
-Slowly inhale and lift your torso (neck to hip) by pressing your feet against the ground while the head remains placed on the ground and hold till a count of 10.
-Exhale and return to the starting position. Repeat 5 times.
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3 . Badhdha Konasana (Cobbler Pose)
This pose stretches the thighs and the groin muscles and calms the mind. It helps to provide relief to areas that are restrained, as the name suggests. It is a good exercise for the abdominal area, also stimulates the heart muscles and helps to stretch the lower back.
HOW TO GO ABOUT IT
-Sit with your legs stretched in front of you, on the ground or yoga mat.
-Bend your knees sideways and touch the soles of your feet together such that the soles of your feet rest at a straight line with your spine while the keeping the knees firmly planted on the ground.
-Inhale and bend in front trying to touch the feet with your forehead.
-Bend as far as you can and rest for five breaths, return to the starting position exhaling. Repeat 3-5 times.
4 . Balasana (Child Pose)
This pose relaxes the core muscles and regulates the production of cortisol hormone. It also stretches the muscles of the hips, thighs and the length of your spine.
HOW TO GO ABOUT IT
-Sit up straight with your legs tucked under you and your haunches resting on your heels.
-Take a deep breath and bending in front touch the ground with your forehead.
-Stretch your arms in front on either side of your head extending them as far as you can.
-Your chest should rest on your knees. Hold the asana and keep breathing for as long as you comfortably can.
-Slowly release the pose and move back up. Start with holding this pose for 2-3 deep breaths, increase the duration as your expertise builds.