Yoga is not only an exercise of the body, but it also heals the mind. Forages, yoga has been used as a source to relax the muscles and detox the body of vices and toxins. A healthy body is a home to health and positivity. Every individual today seeks happiness and completeness, and this is the major struggle that people strive for. Yoga provides a solution to the tensions that accumulate in our minds throughout the day. Life with all of its complexities takes a toll on our health; we need to detox ourselves. There are many asanas that can be practiced to achieve calmness and peace.

( Cat cow pose )

These are playful poses that help you become happy and relaxed; some of them are:

• Cat-Cow Pose: This pose helps in controlling the dramatic ups and downs that occur in mind. It helps in sorting out the thoughts that arise in the brain at random. It also helps in calming down the nervous system and increases suppleness in the body. This pose helps positive energy to flow into the body.

• The Warrior II pose: This pose allows an active influx of energy and makes the person feel invincible. The positive energy flow allows confidence to be rebuilt and makes the person healthy mentally as well as physically.

• Dancer pose: This pose is full of grace and tranquility. It helps in balancing the mind and easing the pressure on the nerves. It helps in opening up the heart and allowing positive energy to flow in. This helps in ensuring tranquility.

• The Goddess pose: The goddess pose helps the person develop confidence and feel assured that they are in charge of their lives and their happiness. This reminds them that happiness is their birthright and they can grab it themselves by just allowing positivity to flow in and getting rid of their negativity and toxicity.

• Eagle pose: This pose allows the body to open up to the environment and to develop an active yet powerful energy flow. This helps in stretching the limbs and allowing positive vibes to set in.

Practicing yoga asana in peace and tranquility helps in maintaining the benefits that can be reaped from yoga. It is one powerful tool to clear mind and develop the required peace in the body. When the mind is sorted, concentration levels increase, and the person can focus in the best way possible. 

A sane mind creates a healthy, supple body with fluid joint and muscle movements. Yoga is the perfect way to restore happiness and peace in life and maintain harmony with nature. Yoga is an excellent exercise for everyone, but some of the asanas need pre-asana as they help in opening up the body, the right way. The pre-required asana should be studied and practiced so that no medical condition develops. Some of the asanas is not suitable for people with heart conditions and diabetic condition, so due care must be taken.

Yoga is more than a physical workout. It carries lessons about life and lifestyles that can affect every aspect of your everyday life, from your moods to your fashion choices. Here we will talk about tips inspired by yoga and its practices that you can use to improve and enhance your fashion and beauty habits.

1. Go natural 

Yoga teaches you to act and move in accordance with your body’s abilities and needs. In fashion and beauty, this could mean seeking out products that are free of chemicals or it could mean wearing clothes such as yoga leggings that fit your personality as well as who you want to be. Bring this lesson into your life in whatever way feels right for you.

2. Shift your focus

In yoga and in meditation, practitioners are taught to take their practice inward, to cultivate deeper strengths and beauties within the mind and the heart. Fashion and beauty are important, but they are also external, impermanent and arbitrary. If you truly want to be beautiful, then cultivate inner as well as outer beauty.

3. Ground yourself

It’s easy to get caught up in the need to consume, to buy beyond our needs and cause ourselves all kinds of problems, both financial and social. Yoga teaches us to have a strong, solid base before we reach for more, and this is a good lesson for both our mental life as well as our financial and social lives.

4. Be real

In yoga, this means accepting your body as it is. In fashion and beauty, it means not hiding behind our clothes or our make-up, accepting our form and face for what they are. If you are using any aspect of fashion to hide or restrict yourself, then try to remember acceptance the next time you go shopping.

5. Be comfortable

This is especially a lesson for every woman who has ever worn shoes so high and so tight that they cause damage. In yoga, you help your body to move into the poses naturally and in a way that does not cause pain. Pain means damage, it means you are going in the wrong direction. Many people need to use this lesson in their fashion choices.

6. Celebrate beauty

There is something really beautiful about yoga. Whether you believe in the spiritual practices or just revel in the feel of the movements, yoga is about cultivating and celebrating beauty in all sorts of forms. Carry this over into your fashion practices as well. If your eyes are beautiful, play them up and enjoy them. Don’t feel guilty or shallow. Beauty is one of the greatest gifts of life.

Yoga encourages calmness and acceptance. It teaches inner and outer strength and the importance of training the body and the mind to attain a better, more natural way of living. If you want to bring some of these elements to your everyday life, then allow the teachings you take from yoga to permeate and change every aspect of your life.

Dhyanalinga opens the door to a possibility – a possibility for all that comes in contact with it to experience all that life has to offer. If energy could be captured within a structure, this particular structure is where you would find it; it is made as an entry into spiritual enlightenment as well as it helps release the energy within us. 

More precisely, it is a temple set within the base of the Velliangiri Mountains in Coimbatore, India and was created to last for more than 5000 years. It was created by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, a master mystic and yogi. Although you are not required to have any specific faith to worship within its walls, it is a place to feel the divine energy within and offers a place to meditate, to all. 

What it Looks Like

Made to represent the symbol of Lord Shiva, it is made into the shape of a lingam and is the largest in the world. The 17-foot inner parikrama is made up of white granite and has symbols of nine major world religions inscribed on three sides. The purpose of these symbols is to send the message to the world that all are welcome. On the forth side, you can see the representations of the seven chakras and the Ida and Pingala Nadis (the two hemispheres of the brain). 

There are three steps that lead to the giant structure. These steps symbolize the three Gunas or qualities of the mind: tamas (darkness); rajas (passion); sattva (goodness). The surface of the stairs is pebbled so that the texture is felt on the foot and visitors will press the soles of their feet on the raised surface to activate nerve centers within the body. Once these centers are activated, they are more receptive to the energies within the structure. 

Within the Dhyanalinga

Once you have entered the structure, you will see a statue of Patanjali, the author known for the Yoga Sutras, who is commonly referred to as the father of modern yoga. The sculpture reaches 11 feet high and is comprised of black granite. It depicts the union of a man and a snake which symbolizes the divine nature of a man and demonstrates the nature of man evolving from his earthbound origins.

The Vanashree shrine, which is composed of green granite, is made to represent a peepal tree. It embodies the female deity, which in turn benefits all women and children who choose to meditate within the edifice. 

There are six granite panels that explain the stories of six southern Indian sages and devotees of Shiva. A large sculpture at the entrance of the building depicts two snakes with a single raised hood. This statue serves to demonstrate the non-dual nature of the Dhyanalinga. Above the vault, a seven-hooded snake can be seen as a symbol of the seven dimensions of life, where the result is that of the utmost consciousness. 

How to Meditate

There are 28 energy alcoves which are called Aura Cells. They are embedded into the cool walls and provide all visitors a secluded spot to meditate. You are not required to have a puja or prayer to worship, although you may feel inspired by the surrounding structure and feel a spiritual presence within. 

What to Expect

There are two offerings in the day, these occur during the Sandhyakals which is the best time to meditate as the individual is most receptive at this time of day. The Nada Aradhana offering is an offering of sound that includes a union of vocals and instruments. 

Every Shivaratri, the Pancha Bhuta Aradhana takes place on the 14th day of the lunar month. This process allows the purification of the five elements within the human system; and in turn, helps steady the body, mind, and energy within.

Whether you choose to visit a church, temple or another house of worship, there is no denying that it is a spiritual experience. Knowing that there is a special place that allows all forms of worship and does not require you to be religious makes this Dhyanalinga a unique structure for all to encounter. 

Eating healthy on a vacation can be challenging. You’re already feeling ready to relax and forget about work and your other responsibilities and your schedule is also completely out of whack, so you aren’t eating at normal times. These things combined definitely lower the motivation to eat how you normally do at home, but your body will thank you if you at least TRY to eat some healthy items. While it’s important to indulge and have fun on vacation, making a few healthy choices here and there shouldn’t be too hard. Here are some suggestions for staying healthy while on your vacation.

• Try just adding one healthy option to your plate. 

At breakfast take an extra serving of fruit or at dinner, if you get two sides, try and make one a healthy one. These small decisions will make a huge difference in how you feel each day. If you eat a little bit healthier, you’ll have more energy to enjoy all of the activities you want to do.

• Try limiting your indulgences or sweets to one a day.

I find that if dessert isn’t a restaurant’s specialty it may not be worth it. Try picking one item a day from the resort or place you’re staying and eat the item you think looks best instead of overindulging in desserts that might not be worth the calories.

• Try to stay hydrated. 

Many times we think we’re hungry, we’re actually just thirsty. Couple the heat or just general activity on your trip with the extra adult beverages you’re probably consuming, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. Try bringing water with you wherever you go, or remind yourself to drink water between meals. It will make you feel full and help you to make healthier choices instead of chowing down on empty calories.

• If you’re going to be driving or flying, try and bring snacks that are healthy. 

On a long car ride it’s easy to get bored and want to eat, so try and arm yourself with healthy snacks to keep you nourished. If you’re flying, you know airports are chockfull of unhealthy options. Try grabbing something like trail mix to snack on and avoid the food court. Save your indulgences for the actual vacation!

• If you’re going to be staying in a hotel, avoid the minibar. It’s expensive and full of unhealthy choices.

If you can, try purchasing your own healthy snacks to stock the fridge with so in the least you have healthy options in your room.

• Vacations are vacations for a reason, you’re not supposed to follow your normal routines. 

It’s important to enjoy yourself and have a treat. You might just feel a little bit better if you try and eat some healthy choices along the way. Whether you are on an active vacation or a sit in a lounge chair vacation you’ll still want to make smart choices and stay hydrated. Life is all about balance so don’t be hard on yourself if you indulge more than you were planning. Vacation is to be enjoyed.

Japa Meditation

The Sanskrit word mantra can be directly translated as “vehicle of the mind”, with man standing for “mind” and tra for “vehicle”. In line with an esoteric etymology, however, the word mantra means protection of the mind, with trana standing for “protection” and manas for “mind”. Mantras are usually a primordial sound regularly used by yoga, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jain practitioners while meditating. These words are often a syllable, word or verse considered to be sacred.

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Mantra or Japa Yoga makes use of these primordial sounds to further absorb the practitioners’ minds in their meditative practices. When the mantra is chanted and repeated out loud the method is referred to as baikhari. When chanted and repeated on a low voice that is meant to be heard by the practitioner only, the method goes by the name of upanshu, and when the mantra is chanted and repeated silently in the practitioner’s mind it is called manasic.

Some people frequently like to include mala beads in their Japa Yoga practice so that they can keep count of their repetitions. Mala necklaces are generally made of 108 beads plus one guru bead, totaling 109. The counting starts with the bead placed next to the guru bead, and after pronouncing the mantra, one proceeds to the next bead repeating this action again and again until reaching the guru bead once more. At the end of every round, the guru bead is not counted as a sign of respect, and the new cycle begins with the bead counted last during the previous round.

According to Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute, although mantras are a tool for developing a clear and calm mind they eventually become the goal of our journey. All of a sudden our minds turn steady and we end up personifying the mantra itself and taking away all the detractive thoughts and impressions rooted within ourselves.

If you are interested in putting Japa meditation into practice, a few mantras you can take into account are the following:

So Hum

It is pronounced So Hauhm and standing for “I am (that)”; with “that” standing for all expressions of life and the overall creation.

Om Kriyam Namah

It is pronounced as Aum Kree-yahm Nah-mah and standing for “my deeds are in alignment with cosmic law”.

Sat Chit Ananda

It is pronounced as Saht Cheet Anahn-dah and standing for “existence, consciousness, bliss”.

Aham Bramasmi

It is pronounced as Ah-hahm Brah-mahs-mee and standing for “I am the universe”.

Om Bhavam Namah

It is pronounced as Aum Bah-vahm Nah-mah and standing for “I am absolute existence. I am the field of all possibilities”.

Yoga and climbing go hand in hand. Both provide constant encouragement to improve our physical and spiritual beings through challenges. They both rely on controlling our minds to achieve our new ascends.

How Does Yoga Help You with Climbing?

Warm up: you can activate your body through Yoga.

Abdominals: you must have strong abs because, in conjunction with the back, they support your grips. When you move an arm or a leg, it is the abdominals which help you maintain balance.

Mobility: When you climb, you shouldn’t have stiffened muscles or joints. Thanks to Yoga you can regain the mobility that you had as a child.

Concentration: Yoga helps to learn and enjoy the slowness of movements. It is important to make sure our grips are safe, focusing on making good supports, etc. instead of rushing our way to the top. Without keeping our concentration on every move, it will be difficult reaching the summit.

Relaxation: It is necessary to keep relaxed, especially when we face difficult challenges. Relaxation and breathing techniques are taught in Yoga.

Proprioception: It is the ability to perceive the position of the body independently of the vision. Yoga exercises related to balance are very good for improving proprioception.

Coordination: What better than Yoga to make your body’s movements fluid and coordinated?

Pulmonary capacity: Pranayama teaches you to take long and deep breaths, using the three types of breathing: abdominal, thoracic and clavicular.

Preventing Injuries: Since Yoga keeps your body strong and flexible, it helps to prevent injuries. Yoga works on your whole body, not only upper or lower body, helping you perform your daily chores and climb a mountain.

Mental strength: As a climber, you know there will be times when you need to ask more of your body, especially when it reaches its limit. It is then when you need to use a very important resource: your mental strength. Through Yoga, you can train your mind to draw strength from anywhere available to reach your goal.

Yoga Postures for Climbers

The asanas climbers may benefit most are:

Bakasana (Crow’s Pose)

Bakasana is great for climbing since it requires balance, strength in arms, legs, abs, pectorals, shoulders, and back. It also needs to have high breathing control and focus.

Virabhadrasana (Warrior’s Postures)

All three variants of Virabhadrasana give you balance and teach you to pace the movements. Slow, deep breaths are required to perform and keep the Warrior poses.

(Gupta) Virasana (Hero’s Posture)

Virasana is a good Yoga asana for climbers because it opens the hips and provides the amplitude necessary to raise the leg laterally.

Ustrasana (Camel Pose)

In Ustrasana, we work the trunk as it strengthens the abdominals and the lower back.

Tadasana (Tree Posture)

Standing asanas are good for keeping your back straight and acquiring the good habit of being aware of our position while keeping your balance.

Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Posture)

Its main benefit is to improve the hamstring and hip flexibility in the stretched front leg. You can use a Yoga Block to perform the asana to help your chest open. A block also can aid you to have a straight spine.

Sun Salutations

It is an ideal warm-up Yoga sequence to activate the whole body. It consists of seven postures. There are different variations (A and B are the most common). Just remember to perform the same sequence with both sides of the body for alignment and balance.

Yoga and Climbing have a lot in common so it is completely okay to pack your bags, put on your yoga leggings and head on the road. Have fun.

Whether you’re new to your yoga practice or are an experienced professional, you may have been initially surprised by the amount of time you spend in the downward facing dog. It seems like an unlikely position, with your body arched upwards to form a triangle with the floor. What is there about this position that makes it so frequently used throughout all of the various styles of yoga? 

The downward facing dog is one of the basics that will be essential to a regular yoga practice, no matter what style or level of experience you have. It is extremely beneficial for your mind and body, perhaps more than you think. 

Increase In Blood Flow

Particularly for beginners who may not be comfortable with full inversions like the forearm stands or handstands, the downward facing dog is a gentler inversion. With your heart elevated above your head, it gets your blood circulating more actively and freely than in a traditional position. Of course, increased circulation comes with its own host of benefits, including: 

• Detoxifying the body
• Supporting the immune system
• And managing blood pressure

Instant Energy Boost

Along with increasing your circulation, it should be noted that an increase in your blood flow will also give you an energy boost. The more your blood pumps through your veins, you can build more heat in your practice and feel energized more quickly. That is why a few rounds of sun salutations, with some extended time spent in the downward facing dog, could be a great way to begin your practice. 

The downward facing dog is an excellent pose for any time of the day, especially if you struggle with finding the energy to step onto your mat. Whether you start your morning bright and early with tired eyes or end your evening after a 12-hour work day, this basic pose can give you a little bit more energy to make it through your entire sequence and move onto other activities for your daily life. 

Strengthens The Entire Body

One of the primary reasons so many yogis adore the downward facing dog is because it offers an excellent and well-rounded way to strengthen the entire body. You can stretch out the backs of the legs, build strength in your shoulders and biceps, lengthen the spine, and tighten your abdominal muscles all at the same time. It is one of the few poses that allow for a thorough check-in with every part of the body. 

Consider how you feel when you’re holding this position on your mat for five to 10 long breaths. You should feel your chest beginning to open and the lower part of your body stretch and extend more comfortably. Building overall strength in a well-balanced way is a great way to improve your practice all the way around. 

While some yogis can find the downward facing dog to be uncomfortable with their hips hoisted high into the air, it really is a beneficial part of the practice. It provides a source of strength, energy, and better blood flow which can improve every part of your daily life. 

Bikram yoga is a popular type of yoga practice that gained a lot of awareness during the 1970s. It is also known as “hot” yoga, and the classes are usually held in heated rooms and last around 90 minutes. Hot yoga series provide plenty of health benefits such as stress relief, muscle toning, body stretching, joint pain relief, and more. In this post, we will take a closer look at what Bikram yoga is and whether you should try it or not.

What Is Bikram Yoga?
As previously mentioned, Bikram yoga is not as old as other types of yoga. It is done in rooms heated up to 35-42 degrees Celsius. This is why you should have a body that resists to both heat and a 40-percent humidity level. One class lasts longer than a regular yoga session. On the other hand, the movements are more on the sedentary side. It is something focused on meditation rather than intense physical activity.

There are 26 different asanas that all Bikram yoga sessions contain, as follows:

1. Standing deep breathing pose – it prevents respiratory problems
2. A mix of hands-to-feet pose and half-moon asana – increases your spine’s flexibility and strengthens your core muscles
3. Awkward pose – tones your legs and relieves arthritis symptoms
4. Eagle asana – opens up your joints and improves blood circulation
5. Standing head-to-knee pose – boosts your sciatic nerve flexibility and makes your hamstrings a lot stronger
6. Standing bow asana – helps you gain balance while firming both core and thighs areas
7. Balancing stick pose – pumps blood towards the heart and cleanse your veins and arteries
8. Standing separate leg stretching asana – stretches your legs’ tendons
9. Triangle pose – alleviates lower back pain and strengthens internal organs and major muscles
10. Standing separate leg head-to-knee asana – improves metabolism and boosts immunity
11. Tree pose – helps you gain flexibility and balance while improving posture
12. Toe stand pose – makes your ankles and feet a lot stronger
13. Corpse asana – creates a natural internal cleansing
14. Wind removing pose – strengthens your arms and thighs and increases hips flexibility
15. Situp – increases spine flexibility and improved blood circulation
16. Cobra pose – relieves spine pain and arthritis symptoms
17. Locust asana – you achieve stronger legs and upper spine
18. Full locust pose – increased elasticity all over your body
19. Bow asana – stronger spinal nerves and better circulation
20. Reclining thunderbolt pose – increases both strength and flexibility
21. Half tortoise asana – pumps blood to the brain and relieves neck and shoulder tension
22. Camel pose – stimulates the entire nervous system
23. Rabbit asana – increases your spine’s elasticity
24. A combination of head-to-knee and back stretching poses – improves your digestion and boosts immunity
25. Spine twisting asana – relieves lower back pain
26. Skull Illuminating pose – strengthens your core area and improves circulation

Benefits of Bikram Yoga
1. Detoxification – it flushes toxins from your body.
2. It is a great cardiovascular workout – it tones your heart muscle.
3. Weight loss – hot yoga helps you shed several pounds by boosting your metabolism.
4. Improves your balance and flexibility
5. Improves your blood circulation
6. Promotes healing, strength, and focus

Is Bikram Yoga Safe?
Bikram yoga or “hot” yoga is totally safe. Not only is it safe to practice it, but it also provides plenty of health benefits. As long as you can handle the heat, hydrate yourself properly by drinking plenty of water, and keep an open mind; it will all be a pleasant and remarkable experience.
Caution: Sometimes, some people, especially beginners, can feel dizzy, weak or even nauseated during a hot yoga session. If this is the case, stop what you’re doing, and go out of the heated room in a cooler environment.

Whether you are new to yoga or experienced, this is for you. Give yourself a fantastic break and go on a yoga retreat, yoga holiday, or yoga vacation. Yoga retreats cater for all, from the novice to the masters and no matter what level you are, you will benefit immensely from the experience.

The focus at yoga retreats is on increasing your yoga abilities, getting rid of stress, and enjoying it with like-minded people. They are run by professionals who know what they are doing and can help you to get the most from your yoga practices. You will find yoga retreats and yoga holidays advertised. While there are some distinctions between the two, they are not always clearly defined. Make sure you ask when making your enquiries as to what is included in the course. Things like the time allocated to yoga sessions, meditation etc.

With a yoga vacation the schedule is usually more relaxed with spare time for you to take in a few sights and get to know the other people on the course. Because yoga vacations are located in scenic areas, there should be some sight-seeing attractions close by.

A yoga retreat will be more structured as far as your yoga activities go while on the course, sessions, meditation, quiet times, and the meals are all scheduled. Normally these retreat locations are situated in a peaceful area, close to nature, and most are fully residential. While these retreats are usually for the more serious minded, if you wish to take your yoga to a higher level, then a yoga retreat could be just what you want.

The prices of these retreats and vacations will vary. You could reasonably expect to pay the equivalent of a week’s stay in vacation type hotel. The cost will include your room and meals as they take the approach that your diet has a very important part to play in your overall yoga activities. They hope to teach you how to eat correctly and so benefit more from your yoga practices. So, the cost is all-inclusive, your room, meals, yoga lessons, activities, and access to the yoga instructors for help and guidance.

How to Go About Finding Yoga Retreats

There are lots of yoga retreats across the country to choose from. From the east coast to the west coast you will find plenty of retreat locations, so there should be one relatively close to you. If you’d prefer to be at a more exotic location, there are yoga retreats in the Caribbean, Virgin Islands, Europe, and Asia. Keep in mind though these locations are likely to be more expensive than a domestic yoga retreat.

The best place to start your search for a yoga retreat is with your yoga studio. There could even be some great packages available. Often the studio will negotiate for a group booking, which could be a big savings and you will be with others you know.

The other option is the Internet. If you do a search online for yoga retreats in the USA, yoga retreats in Costa Rica, find a yoga retreat in Connecticut, or wherever you happen to live then you can research or investigate what is available and what is provided during the retreat.

If you choose a yoga retreat, then maybe going on your own and meeting other yoga enthusiasts could be more beneficial. If you opt for a yoga vacation, then going with a friend who also practices yoga may be a better option as you will have someone to share the experience and the free time with.

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By taking advantage of a yoga retreat or yoga vacation, whether you have just started yoga or wanting to expand your knowledge, you will benefit enormously. Yoga retreats and vacations are available to all who partake in yoga and have been established to enhance the yoga experience for everyone. If you can manage the time, go ahead and indulge yourself, you won’t regret it.

Yoga is the oldest form of exercise that focuses on your body, soul, and mind. In addition to relaxing you from stress, it also helps in losing weight. People had never viewed yoga as an aid for weight loss. But the reality is, yoga is quite a natural and soothing way of losing weight. Yoga helps in cleansing your body, strengthening your core, increasing flexibility and stamina, and upping your metabolic rate. All these factors contribute to weight loss. So in this article, I will tell you some yoga asanas (poses) for losing weight and some apparel to reap the weight loss benefits.

Surya Namaskar

Surya Namaskar is the most basic and widely-practiced asana which means sun salutation. It consists of a series of twelve poses such as basic prayer pose, bhujangasana, forward bend etc. All these poses work for various body parts which makes this asana great for the entire body and weight loss too. Experts say that it is a good way to keep your body active and aids in relieving stress and anxiety.

Veerabhadrasana (the warrior pose)

During this pose, you have to first stand in a mountain pose and then stretch one of your legs backward, place the other leg into a lunge-like position, your knee forming a ninety-degree angle with the hands stretched upwards above your head. This asana helps in removing fat from your back, arms, thighs, and legs. It improves blood circulation too.

Trikonasana (triangular pose)

Stand with the legs wide apart and bring your right foot out, sideways. Then stretch your arms out while pushing your waistline on your right leg and going down slowly with a flat back. Your right-hand fingers should touch the ground, and your left arm should stretch upwards. Repeat this on the other side. This pose works for your arms, thighs and the sides of your body.

Purvottanasana (Upward Plank)

This is quite difficult for the beginners, but its results are amazing. Sit by stretching your legs in front of you. Hands should be placed on your hips while pointing towards feet. Now raise your body upward by using the strength of your arms and try to pull your head back. It works best for the spine, shoulders, arms, wrists, and muscles.

Bridge Pose

Lie down with your back facing the floor and hands stretched sideways. Then fold your knees and raise your body upward from your pelvis area. Take help from your hands and hold this position. It helps in shaping your thighs, hips, back, and stomach.

However, to see the results of your efforts, you should be careful about two things:

1. Perform all the asanas correctly, which is very important.
2. Your apparel.

Yes, while doing yoga, what you wear really matters. You should be very comfortable and flexible while doing yoga and this is related to our clothes also. Obviously, you can’t do yoga in skin-tight jeans or pants and then expect results. So perform yoga properly, choose yoga pants wisely and you will surely be able to achieve your slim waistline goals.