Dynamic Yogic exercises and postures that invert the head or body are the simplest and easiest way to increase blood circulation to the head and upper body region.

The four exercises  will leave you feeling revitalised and with an increased sense of well-being.

Caution: Those suffering from sciatica or slipped disc should avoid these. Those with cervical spondylitis, high blood pressure  and  heart problems should avoid exercise three. Women should avoid exercise three while menstruating.

Exercise 1

• Stand straight, the feet together, the palms joined in front of your chest
• Breathe normally
• Inhale, keep the palms together and bend the back, stretching your arms over your head
• Exhale and bend forward from hip
• Place your palms on the floor and your head on your knees. Keep your knees straight
• Inhale, raise both the arms and bend back as in ex 1b
• Repeat this cycle ten times.

Exercise 2

• Sit with both legs stretched straight in front
• Bend the right leg and bring the foot back under the hip
• Place the other foot under the other hip and sit on your heels
• Toes should touch each other and heels should be turned out making a 'V'
• Taking the support of first one elbow, and then the other, slowly bend backwards
• Slowly lower your back and head to the ground as you hold your ankles with your hand. Try to keep the knees on the ground
• Place your hands on the thighs as shown
• Hold the position 10-30 seconds, Breathe normally.

Exercise 3

• Sit with your back straight and legs stretched out
• Bend one leg and place it so that the heel touches the groin area
• Inhale and raise the arms up straight
• Exhale, bend forward to grasp the ankle or foot and bring the forehead down to touch the knee
• Hold 10-30 seconds
• Repeat with the other leg.

Exercise 4

• Sit with your back straight and legs stretched out
• Inhale and raise your arms upward
• Exhale and stretch forward. Hold your ankles or the big toe, pull your body down and rest the forehead on the knees as shown
• Hold for 10-30 seconds breathing normally.