Health & Lifestyle · Namaste
Namaste: Your guide to yoga
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When it comes to our bodies,
everything is connected. Something
as simple as not standing straight
can affect another part of our body.
But the art of yoga can help us to
keep in shape. Not only is yoga about
alignment and getting the body back
to how it needs to be, but it also
reduces levels of stress, anxiety and
blood pressure.
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Here are two yoga poses for you to
get started. It doesn’t matter if you’re
a beginner, expert or want to try
something new, yoga is for everyone.
Cow Pose - Bitilasana
What’s it good for? This pose is great for the spine
and for back problems.
Start on your knees in
a ‘tabletop’ position.
Make sure your knees,
shoulders and elbows
are in line. Your head
should be centered and
you should be looking
at the floor.
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Inhale, lifting your chest
towards the ceiling and let
your belly sink towards the
floor. Raise your head so that
you are looking straight ahead.
Exhale, and come back
to the starting postion.
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Repeat 10 to 20 times.
The Fish Pose - Matsyasana
What’s it good for? This pose is particularly good for opening up the back. Plus, it’s
also recommended for mild backaches, fatigue, anxiety, and menstrual pain.
Start by lying on your
back with your legs a few
inches apart. Put your
arms by the side of your
body and place your
palms under your thighs
by your buttocks. Have
your elbows slightly bent
by your torso.
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Use your arms and elbows to lift
your chest and arch your spine
before rolling on to the crown of
the head. Do not use your head
for support, use your arms.
Hold the pose
for 3-8 breaths.
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To release, slowly
remove the weight
from your head and
lower your back.