Discover how to increase energy in the body with yoga

Does your routine day involve traveling to work, staring at the computer screen for hours, being stuck in traffic jam on the way back home and feeling too exhausted at the end of the day to spend time with your loved ones? Are you unable to pursue your hobby over weekends because of an over-stressful week at work? If yes, then your body is probably suffering from low prana or energy levels.

Energy is needed by the body for doing any mental or physical activity. This energy is acquired by eating healthy food and getting sufficient sleep. Apart from these two sources, the body also gets energized with yoga practice and regular meditation.

Yoga For Enhanced Energy Levels

Yoga postures are the most inexpensive source of bringing deep relaxation and rejuvenation to the body. One might feel enervated after sitting for long hours or shuttling between different tasks. Yoga increases 'prana' or life force energy in the body by removing blockages along the spinal cord and smoothening the energy flow.

Enhance your body's energy levels by practicing these simple yoga postures and feel the difference for yourself:

Veerabhadrasana (Warrior pose)

Named after Veerabhadra, a fierce warrior and an incarnation of Lord Shiva, this yoga posture strengthens and tones the arms, legs and lower back. It is highly beneficial for people with sedentary jobs.

Utkatasana (Chair pose)

Sitting in a chair may sound very easy and comfortable but sitting in an imaginary chair might be a little challenging! This yoga posture unblocks energy centers, exercises the spine, hips and chest muscles. It helps strengthen the lower back and torso.

 

Setu Bandhasana (Bridge pose)

Bridge pose helps you unblock the flow of energy along the spinal cord. This yoga posture also strengthens the back muscles and relieves the tired back instantaneously. It stretches the chest, neck and spine; and also calms the brain, reduces anxiety, stress and depression.

Shalabhasana (Locust Posture)

The Locust pose adds agility to the body and also increases flexibility and strength of the entire back, shoulders and arms. This yoga posture also massages and tones abdominal organs while improving digestion too.

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