POST FESTIVE SEASON DETOX YOGA
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Now that you've enjoyed the
decadence of the festive season, diet debauchery and abandoned fitness
regime, it's time to get back to being fit. “The body is your temple.
Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in,“ said yoga guru BKS
Iyengar. Detoxification is, by far the most effective way to cleanse
your body of toxins, however, little do we know that it is not just by
diet, but through yoga as well that you can detoxify your body . These
bandhas, kriyas and asanas will help detoxification Sunaina Rekhi a
well-known yoga teacher and practitioner, says, “Yoga helps to get rid
of stagnation in the body and promote deep healing. Yoga is essential if
you want to change the functioning of your entire system, lose weight,
build a healthy muscle tone and live a healthy lifestyle where gaining
weight becomes practically impossible.“ Ring yourself out with a
yoga cleanse that will leave you feeling deeply refreshed and release
toxins in all forms through a flow of twists, thigh-rooting poses and
core work to aid in digestion.
Practise jalandhar bandha, mool bandha and udyaan bandha daily .
Improves the peristaltic movement of the stomach and helps digestion
Helps to control constipation by removing stored stool in the stomach
Strengthens the abdominal muscles and removes fat from the abdominal area
KAPALBHATI KRIYA
Increases the Basic Metabolic Rate, making it a cardiovascular exercise, thus helping weight loss
Helps in removing excessive fat from the body by activating the peristaltic movement in the stomach
Because of the rhythmical active exhalations, the stomach moves in and out, affecting the entire alimentary canal. All sorts of toxins and unwanted stool in that area get removed.
It improves cardio-respiratory endurance which is an important part of a physical fitness routine
Opens the physical blockages of the body and makes the body look young, vibrant and lustrous.
ARDHAKAPOTASANA (HALFPIGEON POSE)
Stretches the outer portion of the thighs, bringing them into shape Removes double chin
Stretches the abdomen thereby removing fat from the abdominal area
Stretches the back muscles
PARIVRRTA TRIKONASANA (REVOLVED TRIANGLE POSE):
Facilitates weight loss by relieving acidity and improving digestion
Tones your buttocks, upper and inner thighs
TRIKONASANA (TRIANGLE POSE):
Relieves gastritis, indigestion, acidity and flatulence
The added stretch on the sides of your tummy , help burn off those unsightly love handles and strengthen your core.
ARDHA CHANDRASANA (HALF MOON POSE):
Stretches your back, strengthens your thighs, buttock and tummy
Helps in making you more focused and opens up your chest so you can breathe better
Excellent pose to melt away the fat from your midsection.
JANUSIRASANA (HEAD-TO KNEE FORWARD BEND POSE)
Helps remove stiffness from the spine
Stretches calves, hips, thighs, ankles, removing the unwanted flab from all these areas
Presses the abdomen, thereby improving digestion
VAJRASANA (THUNDERBOLT POSE)
This is the only asana which can be performed soon after having a meal as it hastens digestion Helps in improving posture
BHUJANGASANA (COBRA POSE)
Helps remove stiffness from the front part of the body including the chest, shoulders and neck
Stretches the abdominal muscles and helps remove flab from this area
Removes lower back pain by strengthening the muscles of the back.
Giving a profound stretch to the whole body , it has a deep effect in detoxifying your internal organs.
These series of workouts are often referred to as Vinyasa Flow Yoga. “ A Vinyasa Flow Yoga class consists of dynamic movements that energise and cleanse the body. It is designed to help you elimi nate toxins, improve circulation and give you aerobic benefits,“ added Rekhi.
While, Nikumbh Shringarpure, another Yoga practitioner says, “The practice provides a wellrounded experience with the intention of detoxifying our mind and body . Don't for get to eat right, drink plenty of water and get the right amount of sleep.“
THINGS TO REMEMBER
1. Perform yoga in serenity, choose a calm and clean place for the same
2. Find a focus point in each pose
3. Start your session with an empty stomach
4. Keep a positive attitude
BANDHAS (NEUROMUSCULAR LOCKS)
Performing bandhas pressurises the endocrinal glands and activates them. This enhances the secretion of hormones, changing the hormonal level in the blood stream, which helps in reducing weight.Practise jalandhar bandha, mool bandha and udyaan bandha daily .
KRIYAS
AGNISAR KRIYAImproves the peristaltic movement of the stomach and helps digestion
Helps to control constipation by removing stored stool in the stomach
Strengthens the abdominal muscles and removes fat from the abdominal area
KAPALBHATI KRIYA
Increases the Basic Metabolic Rate, making it a cardiovascular exercise, thus helping weight loss
Helps in removing excessive fat from the body by activating the peristaltic movement in the stomach
Because of the rhythmical active exhalations, the stomach moves in and out, affecting the entire alimentary canal. All sorts of toxins and unwanted stool in that area get removed.
ASANAS
SURYA NAMASKARAS (SUN SALUTATIONS)It improves cardio-respiratory endurance which is an important part of a physical fitness routine
Opens the physical blockages of the body and makes the body look young, vibrant and lustrous.
ARDHAKAPOTASANA (HALFPIGEON POSE)
Stretches the outer portion of the thighs, bringing them into shape Removes double chin
Stretches the abdomen thereby removing fat from the abdominal area
Stretches the back muscles
PARIVRRTA TRIKONASANA (REVOLVED TRIANGLE POSE):
Facilitates weight loss by relieving acidity and improving digestion
Tones your buttocks, upper and inner thighs
TRIKONASANA (TRIANGLE POSE):
Relieves gastritis, indigestion, acidity and flatulence
The added stretch on the sides of your tummy , help burn off those unsightly love handles and strengthen your core.
ARDHA CHANDRASANA (HALF MOON POSE):
Stretches your back, strengthens your thighs, buttock and tummy
Helps in making you more focused and opens up your chest so you can breathe better
Excellent pose to melt away the fat from your midsection.
JANUSIRASANA (HEAD-TO KNEE FORWARD BEND POSE)
Helps remove stiffness from the spine
Stretches calves, hips, thighs, ankles, removing the unwanted flab from all these areas
Presses the abdomen, thereby improving digestion
VAJRASANA (THUNDERBOLT POSE)
This is the only asana which can be performed soon after having a meal as it hastens digestion Helps in improving posture
BHUJANGASANA (COBRA POSE)
Helps remove stiffness from the front part of the body including the chest, shoulders and neck
Stretches the abdominal muscles and helps remove flab from this area
Removes lower back pain by strengthening the muscles of the back.
Giving a profound stretch to the whole body , it has a deep effect in detoxifying your internal organs.
These series of workouts are often referred to as Vinyasa Flow Yoga. “ A Vinyasa Flow Yoga class consists of dynamic movements that energise and cleanse the body. It is designed to help you elimi nate toxins, improve circulation and give you aerobic benefits,“ added Rekhi.
While, Nikumbh Shringarpure, another Yoga practitioner says, “The practice provides a wellrounded experience with the intention of detoxifying our mind and body . Don't for get to eat right, drink plenty of water and get the right amount of sleep.“
THINGS TO REMEMBER
1. Perform yoga in serenity, choose a calm and clean place for the same
2. Find a focus point in each pose
3. Start your session with an empty stomach
4. Keep a positive attitude
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