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Sukhasana - Keep It Easy!

While Sukhasana or the Crossed Leg Position is one of the most frequently used postures by Asians on a daily basis, it is also an easy position for meditation suited for all beginners. Sukhasana is a hip-opening pose that stretches the muscles around the hips, groin, knees and ankles. While children often sit in this position, adults get used to sitting in chairs and develop tight hips. The yoga practices shown in this video can help open up tight hips thereby making it easier to sit down in a crossed leg position.

Stretches for Immediate Back Pain Relief

Back pain can weaken people, making it hard to focus on anything. A lot of people turn to painkillers and other treatment procedures when all they need is a good stretch. Regular stretching can not only help reduce back pain by relaxing tight muscles and improving circulation but also strengthen your core muscles thereby making it easier for the body to deal with increased stress and strain to the body.

Stretches for Immediate Back Pain Relief

Jal Neti - Nasal Cleansing Technique

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Jal Neti is a technique of cleansing your nasal passage to remove the mucous and toxins. It involves pouring water in one nostril and flushing it out from the other nostril, helping you keep the nasal passage clean. Jal Neti cleanses your sinuses and prevents any upper respiratory tract infection like sore throat or inflammation to the tonsils caused due to clogged sinus cavities. Regular practice can be very beneficial and helpful to keep your respiratory system functioning effectively.

*If you are practising this for the first time, it is recommended to practice it under the supervision of a regular practitioner or yoga teacher.

Exercising With Varicose Veins

Varicose Veins occur due to improper circulation in your lower extremities causing the blood to get accumulated in the veins. Pain, Discomfort and Heaviness are a few symptoms of Varicose Veins. Regular exercises and a few lifestyle changes is what is required to reduce the pain and the appearance of varicose veins.

All That's Yummy, May Not Be Good For Your Tummy

Acidity and indigestion are increasingly becoming common lifestyle disorders. Oily, spicy or processed food items, excessive caffeine intake, stress and lack of sleep are some of the factors that have a negative impact on our digestive system thereby causing acidity or acid reflux. It is very important to be mobile and relax our mind and body to lower our stress and acidity levels. This week's practice gently massages your internal organs by increasing the blood circulation and the tone of your abdominal muscles, thus improving the efficiency of the digestive organs and your nervous system by relaxing your mind.

Pelvic Tilt And Why It Matters

Back pain does not necessarily have to do with a defect in the back or trunk region. Impaired posture due to incorrect pelvic tilt can weaken and tighten a few groups of muscles thereby weakening your core. Check out the video to self assess your posture and incorporate the simple exercises to relax your body and have a good alignment, for a simple correction has many important benefits.

Let Your Breath Control Your Practice!

Pranayama - "Prana" is breath or the vital energy in your body, and "Ayama" means control. So Pranayama is the "control of breath". Pranayama practices enhance the quality and quantity of your prana, it makes one energetic and calmer and brings about a balance between the mind and the body. Hatha Yoga talks about 8 types of pranayama, out of which we will see 3 pranayama techniques (Anuloma Viloma, Ujjayi and Sheetali Pranayama) that will help to lower your blood pressure. With regular practice, you'll be able to control your breath and eventually you will notice that your breath will guide your practice.

Use a Chair To Get Moving!

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. It can be practised by people of all ages!

Do I Use Heat Or Ice?

One of the biggest confusion we have in case of an injury is whether to apply a heat pack or an ice pack? Since hot or cold fermentation is the first line of treatment, let's understand when to use heat fermentation and when to go for an ice fermentation.

Disconnect to Reconnect

Living in the 21st century, it is hard to imagine life without a gadget surrounding us. Repeated forward and downward position of the neck due to increased use of smartphones can cause strain to the neck muscles and joints and can further lead to a hunched back posture. Make these practices a habit to prevent any symptoms of Text Neck Syndrome.

Live In The Moment, Live In The Breath!

Even though we have been breathing our entire lives, we hardly give any thought to it. Over a period it can so happen that the breathing can get erratic. We may breath heavy or do rapid breathing. Conscious breathing practices to regulate your breathing pattern to reduce stress, stabilise your blood pressure, take control over your emotions and feel more confident about yourself!

Workout While You Work

Sitting for a long time can stiffen your muscles and cause discomfort. Here are some basic exercises to release stiffness and provide relaxation during a prolonged sitting position. These exercises have been put together so that they can be performed on a chair while working or studying. Doing these exercises will keep you feeling fresh and comfortable.