Come Monsoon and allergies, stomach upsets, water-borne diseases and other problems will crowd you and your family. Although the season of allergies is embraced by all for the coolness and freshness it brings, the health hazards of Monsoon keep us on guard.
Asanas to keep you Healthy during Monsoon
Anulom Vilom
Anulom Vilom helps open up a blocked nose, which is quite common during monsoons. This breathing technique increases the resistance of your sinuses and enhances the breathing capacity of the lungs. This is important as airborne infections are quite common during monsoons. To do this exercise, close your right nostril with your finger and breathe using the left one. Then, do the opposite and repeat the same process.
Bhujangasana
Effective Yoga Exercise to try this monsoon. Bhujangasana helps to open the chest region and stimulates the thymus gland (vital gland that aids in improving the immune system by releasing T cells)
Naukasana
It helps in improving the body’s overall immunity. This yoga exercise strengthens your abdominal organs, liver, and pancreas. It aids immensely in decreasing belly fat. It is an important pose that helps to improve digestion. All these benefits make Naukasana an essential Yoga pose for Monsoon.
Adho Mukha Svanasana
As the name suggests, Adho Mukha Svanasana’s pose mimics a dog facing forward and down. It helps in rejuvenating and energizing your entire body. This yoga pose is also efficient in toning muscles and increasing blood circulation to the brain. While helping increase your body strength, this asana is perfect for relaxing and calming your restless mind.
Yoga and immunity go hand in hand and help you attain agility as well as a healthy body and mind. Start by practicing these simple yoga asanas to build your immunity.
