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Yoga and Common Cold
Suggested asanas for   common cold
Benefits of yoga

Briefly, the benefits include:

  • To tone and strengthen muscles
  • Increases energy levels
  • Calms the mind
  • Gives shape to the body
  • Boosts immune system
  • Promotes relaxation and well being

Suggested asanas for common cold

Padmasana

This is also called the lotus pose and is ideal for meditation.

Steps

  1. Use a yoga mat and sit with your legs stretched forward.
  2. Bring the right foot forward and place it on the left thigh.
  3. Similarly, place the left foot on the right thigh. Rest your hands on the knees.
  4. The spine must be held erect. Close your eyes and pay attention to the breath or chant 'Om'.
  5. A feeling of calmness pervades the mind. Sit in this pose until a feeling of peace engulfs you.

Fish pose or matsyasana

Steps

  1. Lie on the floor and cross your legs in the way you do padmasana.

  2. Clasp your heels of both the legs and arch the back by bending the head backwards until the crown touches the floor.

  3. Breathe evenly and maintain this position for a few minutes until you feel comfortable.


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