2020 was a year which brought about many new things in our life. Masks and Sanitizers became the new normals. Virtual hugs and handshakes were considered as the best practises. Everyone started the intake of food items that were likely to boost your immunity for it was the best advice to withstand the pandemic. 

It is not just the food habits that would boost your immune system. There are other ways  that would help you build a stronger immune. One among them is the regular practise of Yoga. Overthinking and stress can be one of the predominant reasons for falling ill. Yoga can help you overcome this to a very great extent. Practising Yoga like medicine with perfect asanas would enhance the oxygen flow and strengthen your body. Some of the best yoga positions that would boost your immunity are listed below.

 

Yoga poses to boost your immunity

• Salamba Bhujangasana

Sphinx Pose or Salamba Bhujangasana is considered to be highly therapeutic for the nervous system. These are recommended to fight depression and anxiety. This position makes you feel relaxed. Practising this position early morning would let you feel energized. This is practised by lying flat and lifting the shoulders. Then extend the hands forward, bending at the elbows, and relax the glutes while lifting the neck. Then leave the body to relax.

 

• Anuvittasana

Also known as Standing Back Bend Anuvittasana helps in the detoxification of adrenal glands. Practising Yoga in this position would be helpful in opening up the respiratory system. Through supporting the adrenal glands Standing Backbend would help you withstand stress and depression. 

 

• Trikonasana

Triangle pose or Trikonasana helps to fix the breathing issues. This pose is excellent for those who hold tension in the hips, as it's an opening posture. Triangle pose also stretches the fascia around the lungs that would result in easy breathing.

 

• Dolphin Pose

This warming inversion pose would help you to drain excess lung congestion. This is known as Kapha Dosha. With your forearms grounded, spine straight, and legs lengthening down through the heels, close your eyes and take 3-6 deep, full-body breaths. It is advised to avoid this pose during sinus infections.

 

• Purvottanasana

Purvottanasana or Upward Plank Pose is a highly recommended pose for opening the chest and freeing the lungs. From Dandasana, place your hands on the floor behind your hips with fingers pointing toward your seat. Lift your hips, and press the balls of your feet into the floor. Take 3-6 deep breaths and feel relaxed. 

 

• Shishuasana 

Shishuasana is also known as the Child Pose. Sitting on your heels, keep your hips on heels. Bend forward and lower your forehead to the floor. Keep both your hands on either side of the body. Shishuasana is best advised to decongest the chest and relax the mind.

 

• Setu Bandhasana

Also known as Bridge Pose, they are recommended to open up the heart and increase the blood circulation. This would help you feel more energetic. 

 

Yoga poses to reduce your stress

Like boosting immunity, it is equally important to reduce stress as well. There are some specific yoga poses to tackle with the stress issues too. Some of them are listed below. 

• Sukhasana

Being Easy Pose with forward bend this is considered to be a simple pose that would help you in stress relief. You can practise this pose by sitting in an Easy Pose with shins crossed with your right shin in front. Come into a slight forward bend. Stay for 5 breaths, then put the other shin in front. Put your hands on the floor, then straighten both legs into a Standing Forward Bend. Sukhasana would lengthen your spine and open your hips resulting in the elimination of your anxiety. 

 

• Paschimottanasana

Sit on the floor with extended feet. Stretch the hands and bend your face to touch the thighs. Then hold your feet. Continue to be in this position for 30 seconds and get back to the original posture. This would help you stretch your spine, hamstring and lower back. This would not only help you reduce stress but also tackle the digestion problems and reduce fatigue.  

 

• Ananda Balasana

Lie on the floor with extended legs and arms on the sides. Bend your knees towards your belly and hold them with your hands. Open your knees wide and stay in the position for 60 seconds. Ananda Balasana also known as Happy Baby Pose  will help you calm down and get rid of fatigue and stress. It will gently stretch your spine and groin.

 

• Bitilasana

These are also known as the cow pose. Stand on all your fours . Then inhale to curve your belly downwards. Now look upward eventually stretching your chin and chest. This is considered to be a warming pose for your spine and helps you reduce stress. Cow pose helps you in creating an emotional balance by massaging the organs. 

 

• Viparita Karani

Viparita KArani, is considered to be one of the happy poses that would quickly make your mind relaxed by reducing stress. Lying on the floor near a wall, inhale and exhale. Then swing your legs up onto the wall. Keep your spine straight, and bend your knees a little. This pose helps to improve your blood circulation that results in better sleep and reduction of stress. 

Ayur Bethaniya Ayurveda Hospital in Kerala provides daily yoga programs like pranayama, asanas and many more. Contact us to know more!