Yoga has rightfully been recognised as a practice that aligns the mind, body and breath. Yoga views the Human System in a holistic manner where everything is interlinked. Especially in recent times when lifestyle disorders have become common, stress is the underlying cause for most health issues. Mental Health has now been declared as a worldwide pandemic. Ancient sciences like Yoga are therefore regaining popularity in the current culture, rightfully so. Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Author, Columnist, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, Yoga and Spiritual Leader shared asanas that you can perform to keep a balance between your mind and body.
4 Yoga Practices To Balance Body And Brain
Here are the Yoga asanas you can practice:
Kapalabhati
Kapalabhati cleanses the channels and stimulates energy towards the skull. An uplifting practice that activates the nervous system, enhancing mental agility. Start in sukhasana (seated posture), stabilise the breath, and keep the spine straight. Start forcefully exhaling while pulling the stomach and abdomen inwards, the rest of the body should be relaxed. Continue for 50-60 strokes, active exhales, passive inhales. Take a break to normalise the breath, and repeat 2-3 rounds.
Balasana
Balasana helps in releasing stress from the spine which is directly connected to the central nervous system, fights backache, reduces stress and relaxes the mind. Sit in Vajrasana, slowly place the palms in front of the knees, on the floor. Gently walk the palms forward till they fully extend, without lifting the pelvis off the heels, place the forehead in between the palms, keep the eyes closed and relax.
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Anulom-Vilom
Anulom-Vilom balances both sides of the brain, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, it immediately calms the mind, reduces anxiety and regulates blood flow in the whole body. Sit in a comfortable posture with the spine straight. Place the left hand on the left knee, with the right hand block the right nostril and exhale from the left, then block the left nostril and exhale from the right. Now inhale from the right nostril while the left is still blocked, then block the right and exhale from the left. This completes one cycle. Practice 5-10 cycles, maintaining the breath as slow as possible.
Aarambh Dhyaan
Aarambh Dhyaan removes negativity, re-wires the brain to become more positive thinking, releases stress from the nervous system, aligns the brain to respond to stressful situations with deeper awareness without getting disturbed, and increases mental clarity. It is a technique that can be practiced multiple times and used for manifesting positive affirmations for a healthy and happy mind. Siddhaa Akshar highlighted that it is a powerful Himalayan Meditation, great for beginners. Sit in a comfortable posture, imagine 2 circles in front of you, on top a white hole and on the bottom a black hole, forming a triangular connection between the body and the two circles. Mindfully start visualising all inhales coming from the white hole signifying the universal source of knowledge and positive energy, and consciously exhaling all stress/unwanted heavy energies, and negativity into the black hole. Practice for 5-11 minutes daily. Repeated and regular practice will give powerful results.
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Try these yoga asanas to maintain a healthy balance between mind and body.
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