BUTTERFLY POSE (BADDHA KONASANA POSE)
YOGA POSES
BUTTERFLY POSE
WHAT IS (BADDHA KONASANA POSE) BUTTERFLY POSE?
[The butterfly pose is also known as the Poorna Titali Asana”._It is also similar to the Bound Angle Pose or the Baddha Konasana Pose. This pose got its name because the movement of the legs resembles the flapping of butterfly wings.- It also opens the hips and is a good stretch for the inner thighs.
- The butterlfy pose is a good yoga pose for hip pain as well.]
- -It also relieves toxins and negative energy from the hips and groin.
- It increases blood flow pelvic region.
This is a simple exercise that can easily be performed even with minimum instructions from your trainer.
[Targeting primarily the legs, it is the perfect antidote to relax and stretch the muscles of the legs, ] especially after a long day of work or after an intensive workout.BENEFITS OF BUTTERFLY POSE
Excellent yoga asana to improve the flexibility in the groin and hips region. Both important regions for helping to sit in meditation.
This asana transmutes sexual energy into higher frequencies, allowing it to be used to nourish and heal the higher chakra points.
HOW TO DO BUTTERFLY POSE?
- [Sit with your legs spread out and your back straight.]
- Bend your knees and bring your feet inwards keep your soles joined.
- Hold your feet tightly with your hands.]
- Inhale and press the thighs and knees down toward the floor.
- [Keep your breathing normal and flap both legs up and down.]
- Continue for 5 to 10 minutes, slow down and then stop.
- Relax and slowly straighten your legs.
Practice Tips For Butterfly Pose:
Another variation to how this asana can be practiced, is by bouncing your knees gently (like butterfly flapping its wing), instead of holding the stretch steadily. In this variation you [can also hold your knees and press down gently on the downward stroke. This technique helps open up the hips more.]
As the end of asana , you can inhale deeply, hold your breath and apply root lock to help redirect the energy back into the spinal cord.
[YOGA POSE-TIGER (VYAGRASANA) POSE TO REMOVE FAT FROM HIP AND THIGH]
YOGA POSE VYAGRASANA
WHAT IS VYAGRASANA OR TIGER POSE?
The tiger pose or Vyagrasana pose was designed by yogis after carefully observing the way the tiger deals with the food. Performing it makes the digestive system stronger and tones the muscles of the abdomen, which in turn burns off excess fat and trims the waist. [Striking tiger is a variation of the cat pose that involves a balance, provides a diagonal body stretch, and builds core stability.
It also steps up the bone loading element of the traditional cat pose.]
If you overheat, the performance of both the body and the mind is impaired because the body had to deal with breaking down and absorbing the extra food. Performing the tiger pose gives the body a helping hand to remove any foods and liquids it does not require.
If you practice the tiger pose at least once a week you will notice a difference in the shape of your abdomen and hips, your sexual organs and back will[ feel stronger and your posture and stamina will improve.
VYAGRASANA
HOW TO DO THE TIGER POSE:
Try to keep the head, neck, and spine in alignment eyes looking down, and hips level.] It may help visualize the hip bones as a pair of car headlights, both beaming down to the mat.
Stay in the all 4 ‘s position and now bring the right leg under the hips by bending the tip of the nose of the head, which is bent towards the knee while inhaling. simultaneously arch the backup. The right foot should not touch the floor.
- Do diaphragmatic breathing with attention.
- [Exhale while releasing the leg to the floor.
- Repeat this practice 3 times or more and then proceed with the left leg.
BENEFITS of VYAGRASANA:
- Builds strength in wrists and arms
- Strengthens abdominal muscles
- Develops core stability
- Encourage inner focus
- Massages the spinal column]
- Tones the thighs and buttocks
- Beat back pain
- reduces weight from the hips and thigh
- Stimulates blood circulation
- Tones up the vaginal passage after the child delivery.
- Loosens up the legs
- [This asana helps in eliminating excess gas in the stomach.
- Single leg raise is performed in order to prepare the body for other exercises.]
VRKSASANA (TREE POSE) TO STRENGTHEN LEGS AND IMPROVING BALANCE
VRKSASANA
- Make this pose a regular part of your daily routine.
- This pose is very simple but effective in improving balance.
BENEFITS OF TREE POSE:
- Strengthens legs and improves balance.
- May lead to feeling grounded, expansive, and cheerful
HOW TO DO VRKSASANA?
- [Put your feet together and stand upright with your arms at your sides.]
- Bending your left knee, hold your left ankle with both hands and raise your foot, placing the sole of your foot firm and flat against your inner right thigh with your toes pointing to the ground.
- Balance yourself and keeping your right leg straight, slowly out your hands together in a salutation seal near your heart.
- [Maintain this position for 30 to 60 sec and concentrate on a fixed point 4 to 5 feet away from you.
- Exhale, slowly return hands to your sides, then lower your left leg to the starting position.
- Repeat with your right leg.]
DO VRKSASANA
PRECAUTIONS:
Due to the balancing nature of the posture do not practice tree pose if you are currently experiencing:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Light Headedness
- Low Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- [Don’t press the raised foot directly on the knee joint.]
TONE YOUR THIGHS AND LEGS BY SUPTA MATSYENDRASANA POSE (SUPINE OR LYING DOWN SPINAL TWIST POSE)]
SUPTA MATSYENDRASANA
WHAT IS SUPTA MATSYENDRASANA POSE?
In the fast life of today, everyone claims to be very busy, with hardly any time left for themselves. Doing yoga exercises need only a small space, whereas others need much money and time.
Yoga has a significant role in the prevention of diseases and the promotion of positive health. In this article, we will discuss the yoga pose “Supta Matsyendrasana Pose” which is very beneficial for legs and thighs and back pain.
It is a great yoga asana to relieve your body from day-to-day life’s anxieties and alleviates back pain. Practicing the Supta Matsyendra daily can help reduce back pain by stretching the spine and thigh muscles.
This classic yoga can be practiced both by beginners and experts. If you want to keep your body moving fluidly throughout your life having strong healthy legs and thighs is a must. This stretching and strengthening exercise provides you with toned and strong legs and thighs and if you practice this pose daily.
HOW TO DO MATSYENDRASANA POSE?
- Lie down on your back and stretch out your arms.
- [Bend your knees, keeping your feet flat on the floor.]
- Exhale and lower your knees to the left side, until your left knee touches the floor.
- Turn your head to the right.
- Maintain the position for 1 minute, return to starting position.
- Repeat the steps with the opposite side.
BENEFITS OF SUPTA MATSYENDRASANA POSE:
- This yoga pose helps the waist and hips get into better shape.
- [This pose relieves constipation by improving bowel movements.]
- This pose helps tone the legs and t
- Regular practice of this asana can result in weight loss.
- The Spinal column gets tones and strengthened. [Regular practice of this pose will increase mental and physical strength.
- Helps to make your body more flexible.
- It increases endurance capacity.
- It provides a decent stretch to your higher back and even strengthens your abdominal muscles.
Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured. To reap the benefits of yoga, it is best to practice regularly.
SUM UP:
Utilize this yoga pose early in the morning. ]
It will provide a mental wake-up and increase the balance to provide a centering effect to start your day. The beauty of the Tree Pose and nearly every yoga pose is that you can execute in just about any location – inside or out. _