Yoga Sadhana for Wellness

Yogasanas in conjunction with pranayama bring harmony and balance to every part of the body, and are highly therapeutic for the body, mind and soul. They mould every part of the body to its ideal contour through various postures

1. Padmasana (Lotus Pose). This is the ultimate yoga pose. It destroys all disease, and brings peace of mind to those who suffer from anxiety, tension, anger and other negative emotions.

2. Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand). Also known as the queen of asanas, this asana helps expand the rib cage and increase lung capacity. The inverted body pose also brings fresh supply of oxygen and rich blood to the heart.

3. Matsyasana (Fish Pose). This asana expands your chest and tones the nerves of the neck and back. It also ensures maximum benefit to the thyroid and parathyroid glands.

4. Darikasana (Surrender). People with high blood pressure, glaucoma or a detached retina, should concentrate on Aasanas which may rectify their condition before performing inverted poses like Sarvangasana, Halasana.

5. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose). An excellent asana for the spinal cord which strengthens the hips and takes care of spondylitis. The expansion of the chest increases blood circulation in the heart muscles.

6. Savasana (Shanti Asana). This relaxes the body through various techniques like self-hypnosis, Kaya-kriya. Persons who are sad and disturbed can be benefited.

7. Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep). A state of conscious deep sleep for extreme
relaxation and subtler spiritual exploration.

8. Silence. Practice silence. Let thoughts pass like birds in the sky. Let the mind sink to its bedrock of silence. As the Zen Buddhists say, ‘The mind is a drunken monkey that is bitten by a scorpion.’ Allow it to relax in to silence.