Yogas to Boast Our Immune System

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by novel Corona virus introduced to the humans for the first time and reigning all over the world.

And it mostly effecting peoples with low immunity power.

So, I thought to share some of  Yoga postures which can be very helpful to Boast Our Immune System.

Doing pranayama is also very helpful

1.Shisuasana or Child's pose

It puts pressure on the chest areas, helps in building greater immunity.

2.Bhujangasana or Cobra Pose

It opens the chest.Thus, helping the release of white blood cells that improve the body's immunity.

3.Dhanurasana or Bow Pose

It puts pressure on the digestive system and increases the flow of WBC.

4.Setu Bandhasana or Bridge Pose

Increases energy in the body to help put a better resistant to the pathogens.

5.Halasana or Plow Pose

It is a backward bend position, helps in release of white blood cells and strengthening the immune system.

6.Ardha Matsyendrasana or Lord of the fishes Pose

It improves adrenal gland, parathyroid gland, thymus gland, this improving the immune system.

7.Matsyasana or Fish Pose

It stimulates the thymus glands,this improving the immunity level.

8.Uttanasana or Forward Fold

It improves the nervous system and immunity power.

9.Viparita Karani Asana or Legs up the Wall

It improves the immune system, digestion and blood flow to the sinuses.

Precautions

Other than Yoga and exercise,we should take care of few other things such as-

• Proper exposure to the sun.
• Proper intake of water
• Washing our hands by using handwashes, soaps and sanitizers.
• Using tissue or handkerchiefs while coughing or sneezing
• Eating homely food, more intake of Amla Turmeric etc.

*Recent information- A survey from Wuhan University has showed that people with blood type A are more vulnerable to Corona virus infection and people with blood type O are resistant.

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

Introduction

The word "trikon" means "triangle" and "asana" means "posture".

How to do

1. Stand firmly with straight legs in Tadasana position.
2. Move the legs about 3 to 4 feet from one another and the knees should be straight,then raise arms to the level of the shoulders.

3.Turn the right foot towards the right side and turn the left foot slightly to the right and lower the right palm and place the palm on the ground and raise the left hand upward, and see towards the left hands. 
4.Hold the position for few minutes.

5. Then come back to the normal position.

6.  Repeat the same on the opposite side.

Benefits -

• It cures backache, shoulder pain and joint pain.
• Strengthens the ankles, knees and shoulder.
• Spinal problems will also be cured.
• Also, helps to strengthen the muscles of the back,hips, and legs.

Yogas for Menstrual Health (International Women's Day)

Menstruatal Health

As we all know that period is a lesser discussed topic, specially in Indian Culture we don't even allowed to take the name but the ironic part is we all go through the same pain.So, before knowing about the yoga poses first know what is "menstruation".

Menstruation

Menstruation or period  is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs every month to a woman.It happens because of changes in hormones in the body.Hormones are the chemical messengers.The ovaries release the female hormones estrogen and progesterone causing the lining of the uterus or the womb to build up to prepare for a fertilized egg if the woman becomes pregnant.If no pregnancy occurs, the uterus or the womb sheds it's lining.So, basically period is when a woman's body releases tissue when it no longer needs. It is partly blood partly tissue.

This are few of the yogas which is helpful for the menstrual health.

1.Baddha Konasana or Butterfly Pose.

It is also known as Throne Pose or Cobbler's Pose.It is a seated Asana suitable for meditation seat.It is also one of the hip openers.

2.Setu Bandha Sarvangasana or Bridge Pose.

It is a inverted back-bending  asana , which is also helpful in back pain prevention.

3.Dhanurasana or Bow Pose.

It is a back-bending asana, which also improves flexiblity and posture.

4.Ardha Pincha Mayurasana or Dolphin Pose.

It strengthens the legs ,arms and

 core.It is also a shoulder opener.

5.Adho Mukha Savasana or Downward Facing Dog Pose.

It is an inversion Asana.It gives for all over rejuvenating stretch.

6.Ustrasana or Camel pose.

It is a kneeling back bending asana, which also helps in digestion.

7.Utthita Parsavakonasana or Extended Side Angle Pose.

It is a standing yoga pose that also provides stamina.

8.Matsyasana or Fish Pose.

Increases blood supply to the head and also improves spinal flexibility and posture.

*Period is a normal physiological system of 

our body, doing yoga or any other physical activities will not do any harm, rather help ones go through period for comfortably bearably.Personally, I know few people who have lesser period cramps after starting yoga*

Less Known Fact -

Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner is a African American woman who invented sanitary belts with moisture proof napkin pockets, which was used 30 years after it was actually invented.

Veerbhadrasana l (Warrior's Pose I)

Navasana(Boat Posture)

"For the ocean is big and my boat is small.Find the courage."  

-Alanis Morissette

Introduction

Navasana, also known as Naukasana,Paripurna navasana are the Sanskrit words, which is also known as 'Boat Posture'.

In 19th century ,Sritattvanidhi the pose is illustrated under the name of Naukasana.

How to do

1. Sit on the ground and stretch the legs forward , and place the hands on the side of the body.
2. Raise the legs and thighs, and the hands, so that the legs and hands are horizontal.
3. The body comes into a V-shape balancing entirely on the buttocks.
4. Hold the posture for 10- 15 seconds in the beginning.

Benefits

• Helps to cure backache.
• Cures nervous problems.
• Helps in stress relief and improves confidence, also improves balance.
• Strengthens hip flexors and spine
• Stimulates thyroid and prostrate glands.

Parshavothanasana(Pyramid Pose)

Introduction

Parsvottanasana translated as intense side stretch posture.'Parsha' refers to side,'ut' refers to intense,'tan' refers to stretch and Asana means posture.It is also known as 'Pyramid Pose'.

How to do

1. Stand in Tadasana position.
   
2. Hold the hands behind the back in "namaskar" posture.The hands should be placed in the middle of the back.

3.Place the leg forward and slowly stretch the body behind.Hold it for 20 seconds.

4.Bend the body forward and rest the head on the knee.Hold it for 30 seconds too...

5.Move into the original position

6.Repeat the whole process on the opposite side.

Benefits

• It gives strength to the shoulders and also cures chest pain and neck pain.
• It cures spinal problems and back pain too.
• It builds balance and helps in full body co-ordination,and improves posture.
• It cures stiffness of the legs.

Garudasana(Eagle Pose)

Introduction

'Garuda' means 'eagle' in Sanskrit language.This posture is a symbolic representation of an eagle,as we all know that the eagle is the king of birds and which is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu , in the same way Garudasana is one of the prominent exercise in the yoga.

  How to do

Right side front view.🙄

Right side side view 😍

Left side front view 😮

Left side side view 👀

• Stand in tadasana position.
• Place the right leg forward and place the right foot behind the left leg.
• In the same way, bend the right elbow around the left and make the right palm touch the left palm,form a spirally inter-twinned like snakes.

• Hold it for few seconds.
• Release the arms and legs and come back to normal position.

• Repeat this on the opposite side.

For seated Garudasana

Seated Garudasana (front view)

Seated Garudasana (side view)

• Be seated in a comfortable position in sukhasana or any comfortable position, put your leg over the other in the way that both of the knees should stay on same line.
• Bend the hands in the same way mentioned in the standing position.
• Hold it for few seconds.

Benefits

1. Improves concentration.
2. Improves balance and sharpness to the body.
3. Strengthens ankles, thighs, calves and hamstrings; and in upper body arms.
4.  Helps to remove cramps in calf muscles.