While many people тАФ especially children тАФ enjoy the monsoon season, there are some risks associated with it, mainly to do with humidity, change of weather, mosquito-breeding, etc. It is advisable, therefore, that people take care of their health, especially with the pandemic going on. And what better way than yoga to ensure a big boost to the immune system?
Himalayan Siddha, Grand Master Akshar, says that since children have been cooped up indoors in the lockdowns, it is time to engage them in simple yoga exercises. тАЬThe monsoon season can bring many waterborne diseases, and this is why yoga is highly recommended,тАЭ he says.
1. Mandukasana
Formation of the posture
тАУ Start in Vajrasana.
тАУ Make a fist with the thumb tucked well inside your four fingers.
тАУ Place your fists on either side of your navel.
тАУ Exhale and pull your abdomen inside. Then, slowly bend forward and start pressing the navel with your fists.
тАУ With your back kept straight, keep looking forward in your bent position.
тАУ Inhale and lift up and relax.
2. Matsyasana тАФ Fish Pose
Formation of the posture
тАУ Lie down on your back.
тАУ Use your elbows and forearms to push against the ground and lift your head and shoulders.
тАУ Alternatively, you can reverse your palms and push to lift your head and chest.
тАУ Place the top of your head or crown of the head on the floor.
тАУ Straighten your legs or bend your knees as per your comfort.
тАУ Allow your arms to rest beside your body.
3. Halasana тАФ Plough Pose
Formation of the posture
тАУ Lie down on your back with your arms on the floor beside you.
тАУ You can either fold both legs placing the feet close to the pelvis or lift both legs straight to a 90 degree angle.
тАУ Support your back with your palms, lift your legs to drop your toes behind you.
тАУ Your middle and lower back is off the floor. Only then will you be able to touch your toes to the floor behind.
тАУ If you are comfortable with the balance, you can interlace your fingers and place your palms on the floor, elbows straight.
4. Paschimottanasana
Formation of the posture
тАУ Begin with Dandasana.
тАУ Ensure that your knees are slightly bent while your legs are stretched out forward.
тАУ Extend your arms upward and keep your spine erect.
тАУ Exhale and empty your stomach of air.
тАУ With the exhale, bend forward at the hip and place your upper body on your lower body.
тАУ Lower your arms and grip your big toes with your fingers.
тАУ Try to touch your knees with your nose.
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