ASANAS

Sulaba Hasta Padasana - 

The pracice gives a mild forward bend which keep the spine flexible and heatlhy.
The practice also improves blood flow to the brain and soothes the brain cells, improves digestion and activates liver and spleen, pancreas by massaging them.
Hamstring muscles becomes firm
Congestion of the abdomen is eliminated and reduces excess collection of fat

Caution: Those having cervical spondilosis or severe back pain, should practice under proper guidance;



Bhadrasana -  In this Asana, the position of the legs are such that, the soles touch each other.  To keep back in upright position.

The following benefits can be obtained with the practice.

 

-Blood circulation in the abdominal organs improve.                         

-Flexibility  / strength are gained in the pelvic region, inner thighs, knees.

-Abdominal organs get stimulated

-Gives relief to unrinary infection and other related problems.

Vajrasana - The position of the legs is firm like the Vajra – the weapon of Lord Indra mentioned in mythology

The only Asana which can be practiced after meals as digestion process is speeded up. Spine is natural shape with a pelvic tilt.

Position : Fold your leg one by one in kneeling position and firmly sit on the heels. Place palms on the knees. Keep spine erect. Abdomen is slightly drawn in and there is and chest expanded to attain the proper pose.

Parvatasana (Mountain Pose)

Position : Sitting in crossed legs or padmasana, slowly raise your arms above the head and bring palms together.  Let the arms be closer to the ears.  This gives the shape of a mountain.

During the practice, imagine yourself to be as strong and firm like that of a mountain.

There is stretch to the intercostal muscles and an upward stretch to each and every vertebra.

The practice makes upper portion of the body symmetrical and helps in increasing height of growing children

Sethubandasana (Bridge Pose)

Body is arched as if to form a bridge.

Simplest but most effective for relief to back pain

Position : Lie on back (on a mat).  Fold both the legs and maintain a distance of more than one feet the the legs, knees are also apart.  Place hands on floor by side of the body.  Lift your hips up (to form a bridge)

The practice helps in toning / strengthening lower back and thigh muscles.  Improves flexibility of spine.  Abdominal organs get an upwards push and the displace organs assume their original place with regular practice.

Vakrasana / Ardha Matsyendrasana (Spinal twist pose)

‘Vakra’ in Sankrit means twist.  Normally spine is bent at times forward or backward.  This is a unique pose where spine get a twist enabling flexibility of spine.  As a tribute to Sage Matsyendra the pose is named after him.

Both the pose are beneficial.  One can adopt Vakrasana if unable to do Ardha Matsyendrasana.

                    

Stretches and strengthens the spinal nerves and gives relief to back pain.

Gives a squeezing effect to the abdominal organs and especially activates the pancreas and thus having positive effect on those who suffer from diabetes.

Due to stretch of neck muscles, improves blood circulation in the region and gives relief to neck pain.