7 years ago
Yoga and You
5 Yoga Poses for Sinus Relief
7 years ago | Yoga and You
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Sinusitis is a fairly common condition in the monsoons. With annoying symptoms like a runny nose, watery eyes and a throbbing headache, sinusitis, for some, can become so severe that it may hamper your daily activities. Blocked sinuses can cause nasal congestion, headaches and sometimes make it hard for you to breathe easily. Here are 5 yoga asanas that can help you find relief from Sinus.
GOMUKHASANA | Cow Face Pose
The name comes from the Sanskrit words Gou meaning "cow", Mukha meaning "face" or "mouth", and Asana meaning "posture".
How to:
Start by stretching your legs out, folding your left leg in, and bringing your right leg over your left leg. Bring your left hand behind you. Now, take your right hand behind over your shoulders and lock your palms. Finally, open out your chest and look up.
Why to:
Cow Face Pose helps in stretching the ankles, hips and thighs, shoulders, armpits and triceps, and chest. Practicing regularly can reduce stress and anxiety.
BHUJANGASANA | Cobra Pose
The name comes from the Sanskrit words bhujanga meaning "snake" or "serpent" and asana meaning "posture". This posture is otherwise known as the cobra pose. This pose is a part of Surya Namaskar.
How to:
Start by laying on the mat facing downwards. As you inhale, lengthen your spine and arch back, creating a space between your pelvic and rib cages. Squeezing your butt, drop your shoulder back and arch your head all the way back.
Why to:
Bhujangasana may strengthen the spine, stretch the chest, shoulders, and abdomen, firm the buttocks, and relieve stress and fatigue. It is said to be therapeutic for asthma.
SARVANGASANA | Shoulder Stand Pose
Sarvangasana or the shoulder stand pose comes from the Sanskrit words – ‘Sarva’ which means ‘all’ and ‘Anga’ which means ‘part’. This posture is otherwise referred to as the Queen of Asanas.
How to:
Start by laying down on a yoga mat and bend your legs at the knees. Pull your legs closer to your upper body and then lift them upwards. Slowly lift your upper body off the ground. Push your hips upwards so your entire body (upper body and legs) are aligned in a straight line and form a 90 degree angle with the floor.
Why to:
It calms the nerves of our body, aids in fighting digestive disorders, and reduces anxiety, insomnia and irritability. It regulates the functions of all the glands in the body.
USTRASANA | Camel Pose
The name comes from the Sanskrit words Ushtra meaning "camel" and Asana meaning "posture" or "seat".
How to:
Start by sitting on your knees with your spine straight and stretched. Inhale deeply. As you exhale, slowly bend backwards, pushing your hips forwards, and slowly bringing your hands to your ankles. Hold on to this posture for as long as you can.
Why to:
At a stretch it opens the whole of the front of the body, including the hip flexors and pectoral muscles. The asana improves core strength, spinal, hip and shoulder flexibility and stamina. It makes our body fit and active.
PAVANAMUKTASANA | Wind relieving Pose
Also known as the wind relieving pose, the name Pavanamuktasana comes from the Sanskrit words “Pavan” meaning wind, “Mukta” meaning relieve and “asana” meaning pose.
How to:
Start by laying down on a yoga mat. Now bend your legs at the knees and lift and pull them towards your chest. Wrap your arms around your legs to hold them in pace. For further squeezing of the abdomen, you can hold on to your elbows. Finally, lift your chip up towards your knees.
Why to:
It increases the blood circulation and stimulates the nerves, increasing the efficiency of the internal organs. It helps in improving the digestive system. Beneficial for women menstrual disorders.
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GOMUKHASANA | Cow Face Pose
The name comes from the Sanskrit words Gou meaning "cow", Mukha meaning "face" or "mouth", and Asana meaning "posture".
How to:
Start by stretching your legs out, folding your left leg in, and bringing your right leg over your left leg. Bring your left hand behind you. Now, take your right hand behind over your shoulders and lock your palms. Finally, open out your chest and look up.
Why to:
Cow Face Pose helps in stretching the ankles, hips and thighs, shoulders, armpits and triceps, and chest. Practicing regularly can reduce stress and anxiety.
BHUJANGASANA | Cobra Pose
The name comes from the Sanskrit words bhujanga meaning "snake" or "serpent" and asana meaning "posture". This posture is otherwise known as the cobra pose. This pose is a part of Surya Namaskar.
How to:
Start by laying on the mat facing downwards. As you inhale, lengthen your spine and arch back, creating a space between your pelvic and rib cages. Squeezing your butt, drop your shoulder back and arch your head all the way back.
Why to:
Bhujangasana may strengthen the spine, stretch the chest, shoulders, and abdomen, firm the buttocks, and relieve stress and fatigue. It is said to be therapeutic for asthma.
SARVANGASANA | Shoulder Stand Pose
Sarvangasana or the shoulder stand pose comes from the Sanskrit words – ‘Sarva’ which means ‘all’ and ‘Anga’ which means ‘part’. This posture is otherwise referred to as the Queen of Asanas.
How to:
Start by laying down on a yoga mat and bend your legs at the knees. Pull your legs closer to your upper body and then lift them upwards. Slowly lift your upper body off the ground. Push your hips upwards so your entire body (upper body and legs) are aligned in a straight line and form a 90 degree angle with the floor.
Why to:
It calms the nerves of our body, aids in fighting digestive disorders, and reduces anxiety, insomnia and irritability. It regulates the functions of all the glands in the body.
USTRASANA | Camel Pose
The name comes from the Sanskrit words Ushtra meaning "camel" and Asana meaning "posture" or "seat".
How to:
Start by sitting on your knees with your spine straight and stretched. Inhale deeply. As you exhale, slowly bend backwards, pushing your hips forwards, and slowly bringing your hands to your ankles. Hold on to this posture for as long as you can.
Why to:
At a stretch it opens the whole of the front of the body, including the hip flexors and pectoral muscles. The asana improves core strength, spinal, hip and shoulder flexibility and stamina. It makes our body fit and active.
PAVANAMUKTASANA | Wind relieving Pose
Also known as the wind relieving pose, the name Pavanamuktasana comes from the Sanskrit words “Pavan” meaning wind, “Mukta” meaning relieve and “asana” meaning pose.
How to:
Start by laying down on a yoga mat. Now bend your legs at the knees and lift and pull them towards your chest. Wrap your arms around your legs to hold them in pace. For further squeezing of the abdomen, you can hold on to your elbows. Finally, lift your chip up towards your knees.
Why to:
It increases the blood circulation and stimulates the nerves, increasing the efficiency of the internal organs. It helps in improving the digestive system. Beneficial for women menstrual disorders.
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