By Practising yoga is one of the best ways to boost your metabolism and lead a fit lifestyle. Yoga can be easily done at home, and if you do it consistently, it becomes really easy over time. Yoga brings about a lot of benefits to our body and allows us to enjoy not only better physical health but good mental health also. Take a look at these yoga asanas that we believe can help you boost your immunity.
Shalabasana (Locust Pose)
First, lie flat on your stomach and then stretch your arms out ahead. Now, keep both the knees straight and the feet together. Slowly inhale and lift both the legs and your arms simultaneously. As you do so, lift your head by raising your chest from the floor as much as you can. Try to hold this exact position for 10 – 15 seconds.
Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge Pose)
Step back with the help of your left leg back and then drop your knee by extending your toes out. The legs should be wide enough in order to align the right knee along with the right ankle. Now, push the pelvis downwards and raise both of your arms overhead. Try to bend the upper area of the back and form an arch. It should look like a half-moon. Hold the position for 10 secs.
Bakasana (Crow Pose)
It is a difficult pose if you are doing it for the first time, but with the time you will get used to it. Begin by resting all of your palms and knees firmly on the ground. Now, place your elbows downwards by aligning it with the shoulder distance. Then spread your fingers wideout. Bring your knees close to the triceps and lean forward by shifting your body weight on to them. Lift both the feet off the ground slowly and try to balance well. Focus at a certain point and then hold.
Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
The mountain pose is one of the most effective yoga poses you can try. Stand firmly with both of the feet together and keep your back completely straight. Now, bring the palms back together and interlock them with each other. Inhale and try to lift both the arms up together with the palms facing outwards. Then look up and drop your head at the level of your shoulders. Hold this position for 10-15 seconds. Repeat it 2-3 times daily.
Krupa Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose on Elbows)
Start by placing your palms under the shoulders and the knees below the hip. Now, lift your knees from the ground and try to align the pelvis with the level of your shoulders for the plank pose. Slowly drop both the elbows on the mat one at a time and then align your elbows along with the shoulder. Engage your core and maintain the position.
Final Words
These are the yoga poses that can help you a lot in boosting your immunity. Some of the poses might be difficult to carry out in the beginning. So you need to practice them regularly and get used to them over time.
