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Posture correction: How yoga can help

Correct your posture with yoga before it is too late. A bad posture can lead to a number of health problems including the wrong alignment of the spine and backache.

By: Upneet Pansare   | | Updated: August 21, 2018 5:04 pm
Tags: Cat pose  Crocodile pose  Makarasana  Posture  Spine  
Posture correction

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Yoga for posture
Dr Himabindu, trainer for Spinecare Yoga program at The Art of Living International Ashram says, “Yoga is aligning the body in various postures. Among the thousands of asanas, it is very interesting to know that many of them have been named after animals. Some of these asanas help relax the spine and improve the posture. They increase the spinal strength. For example, ‘makarasan’ is lying on the floor like a crocodile. This asana is very relaxing. So is ‘Marjariasana’ or the cat stretch which is good for the spine.” Also Read - How to diagnose the cause of back pain

Here is how to do these yoga asanas for posture correction
Makarasana or crocodile pose
• Lie flat on your stomach with your arms folded and your head resting on it. Your legs should be stretched at full length.
• Raise your head and shoulders, and rest your chin in your palms. Place your elbows on the floor.
• Now separate your elbows keeping some space between them to slightly reduce the strain on them. Adjust your elbows in such a way that there is no pressure on the back or the lower neck.
• Now close your eyes and relax your whole body.
• Stay in the relaxed position for some time then gently release the posture.

Marjaryasana or cat pose
Position yourself on your hands and your knees. Make sure your legs are directly below your pelvis and your hands are directly below your shoulders.
Keep your head in a neutral position with your eyes looking at the floor. Now exhale and round your spine towards the ceiling.
Make sure you do not change the position of your hands or raise your hips. Lower your head at the neck gently (leave it loose).
You should feel a stretch in your back. Now, inhale and come back to the starting position.
Next, bend your back in the opposite direction, driving your navel to the floor.
Point your head gently upwards. You will feel a stretch in your spine.
Hold this position for a few counts, and come back to the starting position.

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Published : August 21, 2018 4:51 pm | Updated:August 21, 2018 5:04 pm
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