International Yoga Day 2023: 6 Asanas To Keep You Active Throughout The Day

International Yoga Day aims to promote a holistic approach towards health and happiness. Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice. We might not realise its urgency now, but with the current work culture, we all have become a part of a sedentary lifestyle. Yoga is the solution for your physical and mental wellbeing and if you are new to the world of Yoga, you can explore the practice with simple asanas that keep you active throughout the day. 

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6 Asanas To Help You Remain Active Through The Day

1. Padmasana

It is also called Lotus Pose. In this, you need to sit in the meditation position by keeping your legs crossed. Initially, you might find it challenging to sit for long. But with daily practice, your legs, hips and pelvis will open out. This comes with amazing benefits for your spine, digestion, leg muscle and concentration.

2. Vajrasana

It is also called a thunderbolt pose. The asana impacts your entire leg muscle and the flexibility of your ankle joints, keeping you active throughout the day. Initial challenges could involve ankle, shoulder and knee pain. But with time your muscles will become flexible.

3. Vasisthasana

Vasisthasana is common among fitness enthusiasts, who know it by the name of side plank. Named after the great sage, Vasistha, the asana stretches your arms, shoulders, abdomen, chest and back of the legs, calves and ankles. 

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4. Naukasana

You must have surely heard about the boat pose. It is simply performed by lying on the floor facing upwards. It is one of the excellent asanas to strengthen your abdominal muscles.

5. Paschimottanasana

For the intense dorsal stretch, you need to sit on the floor with your feet stretched forward. Make sure that your knees are straight. Then you need to hold your feet with both hands and rest your head on your legs. It boosts spine mobility and overall flexibility.

6. Chakrasana

It is called wheel pose, and it is advised to practise it once your body becomes used to the above poses. It not only offers deep stretch for your chest and shoulder muscles but also stimulates the adrenal glands.

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