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IN PHOTOS: 5 easy yoga asanas to harmonise body's flow of energy

Updated On: 21 June, 2023 05:57 PM IST | Editor

A sedentary lifestyle is the root cause of many ailments. On International Yoga Day, a certified yoga instructor and co-founder of a yoga startup Habuild, Saurabh Bothra, shares five yoga stretches that are not only easy but highly effective for promoting calmness, stability, and groundedness

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Each year, International Day of Yoga is celebrated on June 21. Image courtesy: Saurabh Bothra
Each year, International Day of Yoga is celebrated on June 21. Image courtesy: Saurabh Bothra
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Vasisthasana primarily targets the core muscles, including the obliques and transverse abdominis. It also engages the muscles in the arms, shoulders, wrists, and legs, helping to build strength and stability throughout the body. This pose improves balance, concentration, and overall body awareness

Vasisthasana primarily targets the core muscles, including the obliques and transverse abdominis. It also engages the muscles in the arms, shoulders, wrists, and legs, helping to build strength and stability throughout the body. This pose improves balance, concentration, and overall body awareness

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Nadi Shodhana, also known as "Alternate Nostril Breathing" or "Channel Cleaning Breath," is a yogic breathing technique that helps balance the flow of energy in the body. "Nadi" refers to energy channels, and "Shodhana" means purification or cleansing

Nadi Shodhana, also known as "Alternate Nostril Breathing" or "Channel Cleaning Breath," is a yogic breathing technique that helps balance the flow of energy in the body. "Nadi" refers to energy channels, and "Shodhana" means purification or cleansing

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Tul asana strengthens the arms, shoulders, and core muscles. It also helps improve balance, concentration, and overall body awareness. This pose requires significant upper body strength and may take time to develop. It is important to warm up the wrists, shoulders, and core before attempting the tul asana

Tul asana strengthens the arms, shoulders, and core muscles. It also helps improve balance, concentration, and overall body awareness. This pose requires significant upper body strength and may take time to develop. It is important to warm up the wrists, shoulders, and core before attempting the tul asana

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Gomukhasana provides a deep stretch to the hips, shoulders, and chest while also improving flexibility and mobility in those areas. It helps relieve tension in the upper body, counteracts the effects of prolonged sitting, and stimulates the muscles and joints. It is important to listen to your body, make any necessary modifications, and avoid forcing the posture beyond your comfort level

Gomukhasana provides a deep stretch to the hips, shoulders, and chest while also improving flexibility and mobility in those areas. It helps relieve tension in the upper body, counteracts the effects of prolonged sitting, and stimulates the muscles and joints. It is important to listen to your body, make any necessary modifications, and avoid forcing the posture beyond your comfort level

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Half Bow Pose provides benefits such as stretching the front of the body, opening the chest, strengthening the back muscles, and improving flexibility. It is important to practice this pose mindfully, listening to your body and avoiding any discomfort or strain

Half Bow Pose provides benefits such as stretching the front of the body, opening the chest, strengthening the back muscles, and improving flexibility. It is important to practice this pose mindfully, listening to your body and avoiding any discomfort or strain

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