9 Yoga Poses to Stay Fit

Yoga is one of the oldest sciences alive today and has shown thousands of people the correct way of living. The ancient discipline has proved to be a great companion of health by nurturing all the body parts to create a fit body and mind.

While equilibrium has always been the major agenda of Yoga, it cannot be possible without a healthy body. In a time when the world is highly in need of a guiding force to make life easy on earth, Yoga is more inherent than ever.

Here are the nine most amazing Yoga poses that have the ability to garnish life with intensive energy and tremendous fitness.

1. Navasana (Boat Pose)

Let yourself sail in the glory of this beautiful world with the amazing boat pose. Navasana is a beauty for those people who face problems in the thigh region while doing any physical work. It is an awesome exercise to stretch the legs muscles and is extremely useful in keeping balance in the body. Boat Pose is all about maintaining equilibrium as the pose is practiced by balancing the two halves of the body, while the buttocks will be on the ground and the rest of the body parts in the air. If you are feeling a bit restricted while performing this pose, it may be that your attire is not suitable for the stretch required. For women, a comfortable pair of Yoga pants is a must to help maximize form. Yoga pants with pockets are are great option if both functionality and style is desired.

2. Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

There is probably no Yoga pose as popular as Trikonasana, owing to its tremendous substance in daily life and an astonishing way of practicing. It is practiced as a general physical exercise in almost all schools and institutions across the world. The Triangle Pose is great for the fitness of the thighs and arms, in addition to bringing energy to the whole body. Standing erect on the mat get your feet apart and touch your left toe with the right hand and vice-versa. Repeat this exercise for a few times to attain a higher energy level.

3. Balasana (Child’s Pose)

Fitness is a broad term encompassing the idea of being healthy physically, mentally and spiritually as well. Balasana has been offering calmness to the human population since the era Yoga originated in the subcontinent. Also known as Child’s pose, the exercise is extremely effective for pacifying the brain and making the mind calm so that it is able to absorb more and more ideas. Let your brain flourish with the practice of Balasana.

4. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Dhanurasana, (Dhanur means bow) is a back stretching Yoga asana that resembles the position of a bow. The exercise is great for opening up the heart and stretching almost all the muscles of the body. During the pose, only the pelvis portion remains in the contact of the ground and the feet is clutched by hands in the air. The focus is on the sky making to further escalate blood flow across the human body.

5. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend Pose)

Intense forward bending is one of the most effective Yoga poses providing a good stretch to the body muscles. In addition to the thigh muscles and knee joints, the Yoga pose has a huge impact on the hips, arms and neck. A good regulation of blood flow throughout the body is what one gains through this exercise. While the brain is below the heart, the knowledge box gets a substantial amount of blood to enhance the decision-making power. To practice the pose, you need to stand straight and bend forward to fetch your nose near the knees. Make sure the knees do not get bent in the process. This asana has both physical as well as mental benefits.

6. Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-limbed Staff Pose)

The body is a set of different physical parts having different roles that need to be balanced for a fit and healthy existence. Chaturanga Dandasana does exactly that, teaches the body to maintain balance. As its name suggests, the asana is practiced on four limbs, i.e. the toes and palms. One thing should be taken care during the practice of this asana is that the body needs to be in a straight line from neck to toe. It brings stability to the body and mind.

7. Bhekasana (Frog Pose)

Bhekasana is one of those Yoga poses that are all about flexibility. The back-bending pose is one of the advanced Yoga exercises having impacts on thighs, arms, head, torso, hips and various other parts of the body. Begin this pose by lying on the abdomen. Bend your knees to hold the toes with the hands on the backside. Press the toes with the hands and focus straight. The asana enhances concentration and self-acceptance in you.

8. Malasana (Garland Pose)

Malasana is one of the most practiced Yoga poses and possesses a great impact on the thighs muscles and hips. The asana begins in squatting pose with the heels on the mat. Spreading your thighs, place the body weight between the two feet spread slightly apart. Bring your palms together as if you are performing Namaskar and spread your thighs apart by placing the elbows on the inner sides of the thighs. In the process of digestion, this asana has a good positive impact. You will also feel peace from within.

9. Pranayama (Breathing Yoga)

Amidst all the Yoga poses, Pranayama stands unique as the greatest yogic exercise for regulating various metabolic activities in the body. Since life runs on oxygen, which comes through breathing, it is the most important processes in one’s life. When Yoga and breathing get merged, it creates pranic energy that runs throughout the body to make you feel alive. The practice of Pranayama every day can make you completely healthy by promoting energy to all the body parts.

Author Bio:

Bipin Baloni is a passionate Yogi, Yoga Teacher and a Traveler in India. He provides Yoga Teacher Training In India. He loves writing and reading books related to yoga, health, nature and the Himalayas. Visit Bipin’s website to learn more: https://www.rishikulyogshala.org/

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