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Friday, 22 February 2013
The Best yoga poses for liver Health
THE BEST YOGA POSES FOR LIVER HEALTH
The liver is the largest organ in the body and serves as a
storage site for minerals, nutrients and vitamins. Toxic chemicals, such as
alcohol, are broken down by the liver and then flushed out of the body. The
vital organ produces chemicals that aid the body and promote good health.
Practice different yoga poses to improve and maintain proper functioning and
well-being of the liver. Use yoga to massage and vitalize this internal organ.
Breathe throughout the exercises and drink water to flush toxins out after the
poses.
Spinal Twist
This pose helps revitalize the liver by fighting abdominal
bloating and fatigue. Sit on a mat with legs extended out in front of you.
Tighten your core and sit up straight. Bend your left knee and place your left
foot outside of your right knee. Place your right hand on the ground next to the
right side of your butt, fingers facing away from your body. Place your left
arm on the inside of your left knee. Gently rotate your torso to the right. To
deepen the twist, walk your right fingers out behind your body. Stop when you
can't twist any further and hold for 30 seconds and then switch sides.
Cat Pose
The liver is located in the abdomen; the cat stretch
massages the stomach and the spine, both areas that protect the liver. Kneel on
all fours. Place your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees
directly under your hips. Relax your neck and head to the ground. Start with a
straight back. Slowly round your back and curve it towards the ceiling. Lower
to the start position and repeat the pose 10 times.
Cow Pose
A relaxed and loose back will enable proper functioning and
detoxification of the liver. Cow pose stretches and heats up the spine. It also
allows the stomach muscles around the kidneys to relax during the pose. Stay on
your hands and knees and start with a straight back. Relax your head and look
at the ground. Lift your hips, tailbone and chest towards the ceiling, while
letting your stomach relax towards the ground. While you lift your body, lift
your head and look straight ahead of you. Return to the start position and
repeat 10 times.
Bridge Pose
Bridge pose strengthens the core muscles that protect the
liver. Lie on your back with your legs bent and your feet close to your bottom.
Rest your arms next to your legs, palms on the mat. Clench your glutes, push up
through your heels and lift your hips and lower back. Stop when you form a straight
line from your knees to you shoulders. Maintain a straight back throughout the
lift. Lift your arms overhead and hold the position for 30 seconds to one
minute.
Cobra Pose
sources : http://www.livestrong.com/article/55799-yoga-poses-liver-health/
Sunday, 9 December 2012
Benefits of Pranayama in yoga
The Pranayama,yoga for asthma, practice consists of a four
part breathing cycle which focuses on:
• inhalation – intake of air
• internal retention – controlling retention of air within
the lungs
• exhalation – expulsion of used air from the lungs
• external retention – controlling retention of empty lungs
The benefits of Pranayama are as follows:
• increases the flow of oxygen to all parts of the body
• increases lung capacity
• improves control and strength of the diaphragm and abdomen
• increases relaxation by releasing tension
• increase breath efficiency
Pranayama, or yoga breathing, has helped with
many medical conditions as certified in clinical studies. This yoga for asthma
has been proven a beneficial to every individual when we learn to breathe
properly. Breathing is the most important aspect in life, and is the most vital
process of the body because it is linked into our everyday experience. It is
important for us human beings to breathe properly in order for us to have
balanced oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
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