4 Yoga Posture for Improving Body Postures

Yoga is being practised everywhere. Despite the fact that it first originated in India very few are well aware of the benefits of doing it regularly. In our hustling and bustling lifestyle we all are forced to sit for long hours to get our jobs done, as a result we are botched to have accurate body postures. In doing so, we are not only neglecting the posture of our body but a poor posture can lead to various long-term health problems that include: body pains, uneasiness, joint degeneration, less flexibility, spinal dysfunction, rounded shoulders and a bulging abdomen.

In order to avoid the above health issues, it is significant to do 4 Yoga Asanas for improving body Postures that will help us to improve flexibility, strength, endurance, as well as perfect body alignment to maintain a healthy life and well being.

• Mountain Pose (Tadasana)                      
• Bridge Pose      (Setu Bandhasana)
• Cobra Pose      (Bhujangasana)                     
• Cat-Cow Pose  (Marjaryasana)

1.Mountain Pose or Tadasana is the foremost yoga that can help one to improve their body postures.

-How to perform Mountain Pose or Tadasana

A fundamental yoga practice that serves as the starting position for many other poses is the Mountain practice. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, balance yourself by putting equal weight on each foot, and let your shoulders drop. Imagine a string coming from the top of your head tugging you higher as you engage your core and stretch your spine.

-Benefits

If practised regularly, this asana can benefit to make the spine more agile, one can gain stronger thighs, knees, and ankles as well as helps in toning the abdomen and buttocks.

2. Bridge Pose or Setu Bandhasana

-How to perform Bridge Pose or Setu Bandhasana

You must first lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart, in order to perform the Pose. Alongside your body, position your arms with the palms down. By firmly squeezing your feet and arms into the mat while taking a breath, you may lift your hips off the floor. Your glutes should be contracted as you maintain parallel thighs. Take a few deep breaths to hold the position, and then slowly lower your hips to the floor.

-Benefits

It strengthens back muscles and offers instant relief to the tired back. The best way to do anything is to calm the brain, and Bridge pose when practice regularly benefits in reducing the levels of depression and anxiety with the improvement of body posture as well.

3. Cat-Cow Pose or Marjaryasana 

-How to perform the Cat-Cow Pose

CAT-Cow is a pose that is a smooth transition between the two poses. Begin on all fours with your hands directly beneath your shoulders, knees directly beneath the hips. Cow Pose: Breathe deeply, elevate your chest, arch your back, and look skyward. As you exhale, circle your spine, bring your belly button towards your spine, and lower your head into the “Cat Pose.”

-Benefits

Nothing is more beneficial than the flexibility of the body, and this flexibility comes when one practises the Cat-Cow Pose or Marjaryasana. Doing this pose will benefit the body which can create the flexibility and range of motions, build up Stretches efficiency, Strengthens and Lengthens, as well as promotes body awareness and focus.

4. Cobra Pose or Bhujangasana

How to perform Cobra Pose or Bhujangasana

your feet should be flat on the ground as you lay on your stomach with your legs outstretched. With your fingers pointing forward, place your hands on the ground beneath your shoulders. Taking a deep breath, slowly raise your chest off the floor while maintaining close elbow contact. Put a lot of pressure on the ground with the tops of your feet, thighs, and pubic bone.

-Benefits

It is one of the very popular and effective poses that is highly beneficial to improve the body posture and avail the benefits in terms of Strengthens the spine, keeps it strong, healthy, and flexible. One should make a daily habit of doing this Cobra pose that will help in getting a good stretch to the neck, shoulder, chest, lungs and abdomen.

These all 4 yoga poses can be a great help to improve body posture and  lead a healthy and strong body. Practising all of them on a regular basis not only helps you in improving body poses but supports the entire body function to make a fit body. Allowing your body to develop a mindful connection and perform these poses on a regular day will reduce physical discomfort, and better posture as well as increase your confidence and general well-being. It will eliminate chances of any health issues and enhance a better functioning of abdominal organs as well. Yoga is the only medicine to avoid any body with a minor improvement of body postures. If one practices it regularly most of the problems will disappear in no time also if you are beginners then avoid performing yoga at home without proper guidance. Join some 200 hour yoga teacher training school like Drishti Yogshala for proper guidance and a lifetime skill.