Yoga is a holistic science that rejuvenates the body, improves blood flow and brings a healthy glow to the skin. In Yogasanas, we twist the body in various ways, bending forward and backwards, due to which internal organs are massaged and toxins are released from our body. Pranayama focuses on increasing the supply of oxygen, which increases the glow of the face and slows down the ageing process. The information about these yogasanas has been shared by Himalayan Siddha Akshar, yoga and spiritual guru of Akshar Yoga Institute.

Age-retaining Yogasanas

The following asanas should be done to prevent the signs of ageing and to get healthy and glowing skin. Hold each asana for 30 seconds and repeat 5 times. If you are not comfortable in Shirshasan, you can also do Halasan.

Ustrasana

  • To do this, kneel on the mat.
  • Keep the hands on the hips.
  • Lean back.
  • Slide palms over feet until arms are straight.
  • Do not bend the neck but keep it straight.
  • Exhale and slowly come back to the initial posture.

Halasana

  • To do this, lie down on your back.
  • Place the palms on the floor by the side of the body.
  • Using the abdominal muscles, raise the legs to 90 degrees.
  • Press the palms firmly on the floor and place the feet behind the head.
  • Lift the middle and lower back off the floor so that the toes touch the ground behind the head.
  • Try to bring the chest as close to the chin as possible.
  • The palms can remain flat on the floor, but the arms can be bent at the elbows and the back can be supported with the palms according to the level of comfort.

Padahastasana

  • To do this, stand up straight.
  • Exhale and gently fold the upper body.
  • Lower the heat and keep the shoulders and neck relaxed.
  • Bring the head near the feet.
  • Try to touch the knees with the forehead.
  • This requires flexibility.
  • If starting, only go as far as you are comfortable with.
  • When bending forward, try to take the head from the hip joints, rather than from the waist.
  • Place the palms on either side of the feet.
  • Try to keep the legs and knees straight during the exercise.
  • In the beginning, we may have to bend the knees slightly to accomplish this.

With practice, slowly straighten the knees and try to touch the chest with the thighs.

top seat

Start it with Vajrasana.

Keep the elbows on the ground.

Interlock the palms and elbows.

Place the head on the floor in front of the palms.

The palms will work to support the back of the head.

Walk on the toes towards the head until the back is straight.

First, raise the right leg.

Balance and lift the left leg.

Connect the feet and point the toes down.

Caution

Please do advanced Yogasanas like Shirshasana under the supervision of an expert.

Pregnant women should not do inverted asanas and asanas that put pressure on the stomach.

If you are suffering from high or low BP, do not do this asana.

Practice carefully if you have any injury on your hand, wrist etc.

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DISCLAIMER

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