MONSOON YOGA POSES AND PRANAYAMAS

These simple pranayamas and yoga poses will equip you against monsoons’ grim side-effects:

KAPALBHATI

kapalbhati-pose Kapalbhati is one of the easiest, and by far one of the most effective yoga poses, for cleaning and cleansing your lungs which is of utmost importance during monsoon. Kapalbhati is a simple breathing process which strengthens your lungs and exercises your stomach muscles.

PRANAYAMA

A systematic breathing exercise which makes the lungs stronger, enhances blood circulation, and allows you to breathe fully. Again, Pranayama is of vital importance during Monsoon when most infections and allergies enter our bodies through our lungs.

SVANASANA

This is an inverted yoga pose which reverses the impact of gravity on our body thereby allowing blood and lymph to flow in opposite directions. It also helps take pressure off the heart and strengthens our bones. Svanasana is simple to practice and provides a 360

degree stretch to our body.

BANDHASANA

It requires a little practice but once you’ve mastered it, it provides multiple benefits for your body and mind. It helps in stretching the chest, neck, hips, and spine. Also, it improves digestion and relieves from symptoms of asthma and blood pressure.

BHUJANGASANA

It’s nothing short of a wonder asana for recurring neck and back pain; it has other benefits as well. Bhujangasana helps open the chest and stimulates the thymus gland. It proves vital in improving the immunity system by releasing T cells.

NAUKASANA

This is another highly effective yoga pose which helps in improving the body’s overall immunity. Naukasna strengthens your lungs, liver, and pancreas. It also assists in reducing belly fat. All these benefits make Naukasana an essential yoga pose for monsoon.

A still from Lara Dutta’s video on pre-natal yoga