Yoga is the best fitness exercise. There are many types of yoga. These are the asanas. Some important asanas are – tadasan [palm tree pose], vrikshasana [tree pose], gomukhasana [cow's face pose] and shavasan.
Yoga was performed by ancient Indian sages. This was done by them to please gods. Gods also used to do the same.
We should do yoga every day at least for 10-15 minutes. By doing yoga we feel calm and energetic. We can control our emotions, be strong and attentive due to yoga. I do yoga every day. I feel calm and energetic. I am able to think more creatively because of yoga. That is why I am able to write poems, stories and blogs and I am able to write this blog because of yoga. It also helps me in my examination.
We celebrate yoga day on 21st June every year. On this day, in our school we perform some asanas.
It is said that everything has a limit. Same way yoga also has a limit. If you have pain at any part of your body then do simple asanas like pranayama.
I have a book called EXAM WARRIORS written by NarendraModi. Its last pages contain some simple yogasanas.
Here are some of them –
1.TADASANA (PALM TREE POSE)
NAME – Tadasana is often referred to as the palm tree pose as the body takes the shape of a palm tree in the final position of this asana.
TECHNIQUE-STARTING POSITION: Stand erect with the arms by the sides of the body. Keep the head straight. Interlock the fingers, turn the palms outwards and inhale. Raise the arms upwards, stretch the body up and bring it in a straight line with the arms. Look straight ahead, raise the heels and balance the body on the toes. Hold the pose for a few seconds and breathe normally. Exhale, bring the heels and the hands down. Release the fingers and come back in the starting position.
BENIFITS - HELPS TO IMPROVE CONCENTRATION.
CAUTION- DON'T DO THIS ASAN IF YOU HAVE ANY KNEE OR ANKLE INJURY.
2. GOMUKHASAN (COW'S FACE POSE)
NAME- Gomukhasan is also called cow's face pose as the knees, thighs, and calves together make a shape that resembles cow's face.
TECHNIQUE- STARTING POSITION- Sit erect with the legs stretched. Fold the legs by the side of the right hip ans fold the right leg by the side of the left hip. Bring the left arm over the left shoulder and the right arm behind the back. Interlock the fingures of both hands at the back and hold for a few seconds while breathing normally. Repeat, changing the position of the legs and hands.
BENEFITS – THIS ASANA IMPROVES LUNG CAPACITY AND CONCENTRATION AND INDUCES INNER CALMNESS. IT CORRECTS POSTURAL DEFORMALITIES LIKE DROPING SHOULDERS.
CAUTION – AVOID THIS ASANA IF YOU HAVE JOINT INJURIES AND PILES