Do these 5 must-do yoga postures for neck and shoulder stiffness caused by spending many hours on digital devices like smartphones, computers, and tablets.

Due to our current lifestyle, we spend most of our waking hours on digital devices like smartphones, computers, and tablets. According to recent research, it is estimated that individuals spend up to 4 hours a day using their smartphones. This number increases to 1,400 hours annually which can be quite high. Start your day with yoga and regular stretching.

It can reduce problems like stiffness in the neck and shoulder area. Follow these techniques and incorporate them into your practice at least three times a week. Yoga Master, Philanthropist, Religious Guru, and Lifestyle Coach Grand Master Aksharis telling.

Yogic Warm-up

Begin your practice with subtle exercises or subtle exercises. In the practice of yoga, the warm-up routine involves gradually warming up the joints by activating your ankles, slowly moving the hips, arms, wrists, head, and neck. Move around fast, and stretch and loosen your muscles.

This will prepare your body for exercise and keep you safe from exercise-related injuries. Before attempting any back-bending asanas like Camel Pose and Bow Pose, make sure your body is adequately warmed up-

1. Ustrasana

  • Kneel on the yoga mat and place your hands on the hips.
  • Simultaneously, arch your back and slide the palms over your feet until the arms are straight.
  • Do not strain your neck but keep it in a neutral position.
  • While exhaling slowly come back to the starting position.

2. Savitri Asana

  • Begin this asana with Samasti.
  • Slowly drop your knees to your mat.
  • Keep knees and ankles parallel to each other.
  • Straighten your back, raise both hands and look forward.

3. Dhanurasana

  • Begin by lying on your stomach.
  • Bend your knees and clasp your ankles with your palms.
  • While doing this, the grip should be strong.
  • Raise your legs and arms as high as you can.
  • Look above and stay in this posture for some time.

4. Shalabhasana

  • Lie down on your stomach and place your palms under your thighs.
  • Inhale completely, hold your breath and then raise your legs together.
  • Make sure your knees stay straight and feet together.
  • Keep your chin or forehead on the ground.
  • Stay in the pose for 10 seconds, slowly lowering your legs.
  • Then exhale (laxative) - This breathing technique is therapeutic.

5. Snake Posture

  • To do this, lie down on your stomach.
  • Interlace your palms behind your back.
  • Inhale completely, hold your breath and then lift.
  • Make sure your feet stay on the ground.
  • Stay in the pose for 10 seconds, slowly lower your legs, and then exhale (exhalation) - this breathing technique is therapeutic.

Another major cause of stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and back can be accumulated stress. When you are under stress, this stagnant energy settles in the neck and shoulder area, causing a lot of discomforts. You can de-stress your muscles with the help of gentle yoga asanas, breathing exercises, and meditation.

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