The world is moving at a fast pace and our lives are becoming even busier. Therefore, finding a work-life balance is important or else it will affect health in the long run. Simple lifestyle changes can help a lot in preventing lifestyle diseases.
This is where inculcating yoga into your daily routine is necessary. The word Yoga is derived from the root word ‘yuj’, which means ‘to yoke’ or ‘to bind’. Yoga helps with stress relief, improves mental health, reduces anxiety, boosts immunity, improves cardiovascular functioning, improves self-esteem, and corrects postures among other benefits.
Anshuka Parwani, a popular yoga trainer to Bollywood celebrities like Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor, often shares yoga and health-related tips on her social media handle. The trainer recently posted a video on the photo-sharing application wherein she shared the benefits of Vajrasana. And we are sure, it will motivate you to grab your mat and start practicing.
In the short video, Anshuka can be seen kneeling on the yoga mat with her palms on her knees and her feet positioned together. Sharing the video, the fitness enthusiast mentioned the benefits of this particular asana. “Vajrasana, also known as thunderbolt or diamond pose, is a kneeling asana that helps to strengthen the pelvic, thigh and leg muscles and ease menstrual cramps,” she wrote in her caption. She further informed that Vajrasana is great for digestion. It also improves posture and sleep and keeps blood sugar levels under control.
Her caption also included an important safety tip. It read, “While this is an easy pose to perform, if you are suffering from any knee or spinal cord issues, please avoid practicing this asana”.
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