Importance of Yoga in Daily Life: Embracing Practice for Good Health

Vajrasana 

Vajrasana makes the body exceptionally strong and healthy. Vajra means “thunderbolt“ in Sanskrit. During this asana, feel the sensations in the body as you move. Do the movements slowly and in a relaxed manner. Inhale and exhale slowly. Relax before, during, and after the yoga posture.

• With knees, ankles, and big toes touching the ground, take a kneeling position.
• Sit on your heels, and place both your palms on your knees.
• The spine should be erect, and the breath should be deep.
• Draw the abdominal region inside and expand the chest.

Benefits

• Keeps the spine erect and removes drowsiness.
• Activates Vajranadi.
• Increases awareness.
• Reduces Varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis.

Bhujangasana

Means snake pose. In this asana, the body attains the shape of a raised hood, the stance of a snake. It is a very rejuvenating exercise. In this asana, the upper, middle, and lower muscles of the spine are massaged. In this posture, the muscles are slowly and gradually stretched into the final position. Listen to the body and know your limit. Be aware of the sensations in the body during the asana.

• Lie on your belly on the floor.
• Place your forehead on the floor with palms by the side of the trunk.
• Slowly inhale, and lift the head and trunk, only the part above the umbilicus should be raised.
• Bring the back of your head and feet in contact, however, be careful to not force the stretch.
• Maintain this posture for several breaths exhale slowly while lowering your body, and relax.

• Flexibility to the dorsal spine.
• Strengthens the spinal muscles.
• Prevents back pain.
• Reduces abdominal fat.
• Useful in managing bronchial problems.

Shalabhasana

This asana is also called the Locust pose. Here the focal points of concentration are the legs. Lift the legs only as much as you can. Feel the pull exerted along the muscles in the back, and in the legs. Be aware of the body movements, and stretching. Yogic exercises help to gather attention and develop a peaceful state of mind.

• Lie on your abdomen with the chin resting on the floor.
• With arms on both sides of the body and fists even with the pelvic girdle, inhale lifting both legs up to the maximum extent above the floor.
• Hold this position till you feel a pull on the bottom of the spinal cord and retain this position while taking several deep breaths.

• Helps to manage sciatica and lower backache.
• Tones up the kidney.
• Tones the hip muscles.

Yoga in your life

When you feel you are too busy and don’t have much time, stick to Pranayama (deep breathing) and Shavasana. Do not force yourself to do all the exercises, instead follow one or two but do it with the proper rhythm, and gradually increase the number of exercises. Never strain your body. The main aim of the Yoga is to relax, so keep resting every few minutes. These asanas of yoga for good health are all you need.

Finally, importance of Yoga in daily life  is not only about asanas but also about a healthy diet, correct postures, emotional balance, and proper sleep. Once you reach the gateway of this proper stability, then with Yoga you are sure to attain a healthy body, mind, and soul.

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