Stamina is a term indicating the amount of physical and mental energy of a person, which tells about the ability of a person to work for a long time. Stamina is the ability to run for a long time, exercise for a long time and work for a long time. Due to weak stamina, one feels tired quickly, has difficulty breathing, lacks daily activities, and lacks energy.
Stamina can be increased or strengthened by regular exercise, a nutritious diet, adequate sleep, and reduced stress. If you want to increase your stamina, then there is a need to bring healthy changes in your lifestyle. There are also some effective yoga asanas to increase stamina, regular practice of which strengthens the body. With strong stamina, one does not feel tired soon and there is no problem of shortness of breath. Let's learn about yoga asanas that increase stamina.
Gomukhasana
This yogasana helps stretch the spine and abdominal muscles. This improves digestion. Practicing this asana after eating cures stomach-related problems. To practice Gomukhasana, bend the left leg and bring the knee close to the left hip. Now place the right foot on the left leg in such a way that the knees touch each other. While taking the hands backward, hold the left hand with the right hand. Keeping the spine straight, take deep breaths for about 1 minute. Slowly come back to the old position.
Ustrasana
The practice of Ustrasana improves flexibility in the body, relieves fatigue, and improves eyesight. It also provides relief from back pain. Do this asana under the supervision of a yoga expert. To do this asana, sit on your knees, and while breathing, put pressure on the lower part of the spine forward. During this, the entire pressure should be felt on the navel. Bend while bending the back backward and leave the neck loose. Remain in this position for 30 to 60 seconds.
Dhanurasana
The practice of Dhanurasana improves blood flow and helps increase immunity. Dhanurasana keeps the digestive system healthy and provides relief from all waist and chest problems, as well as improves stamina. To do this asana, lie down on the stomach bend both the legs, and take them upwards. Hold the toes of the feet with both hands and pull the feet upwards while breathing. After staying in this position for some time, come back to normal position.
Virabhadrasana
Practicing Virabhadrasana can be beneficial to prevent diseases by increasing immunity. Include Virabhadrasana in your life to improve body balance, increase stamina, reduce stress, control heart rate, and keep muscles healthy. To do this asana, stand in a straight posture raise the arms parallel to the floor, and turn the head to the left. Now bend the left leg to the left at 90 degrees. Stay in this position for some time. Now practice from the other side in the same way.
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