Exercises to revitalise you

The yoga exercises that we will practice today will improve blood circulation to the brain and the body, improve glandular functioning and revitalise you. At the end of the exercises, take care to slowly return to the normal position and don’t get up abruptly.

Caution: Those suffering from heart problems, severe eye ailments, hernia and enlarged thyroid should avoid these postures. These exercises should be avoided during migraines, pregnancy and menstruation. Those with severe back and neck problems should be careful or avoid Exercises 2 and 3.

Exercise 1

Step 1: • Lie on the stomach, with your feet together, elbows tucked by your sides and palms at the resting level with shoulders

• Inhale and stretch the body upwards

• Straighten the elbows, arch your back and look up

Step 2: • Exhale, push back on your arms and raise your hips

• Tuck the chin towards the chest and look at the navel

• Keep the heels flat on the floor

• Inhale and repeat Step 1

• Repeat this cycle 10 times.

EX-2

• Lie flat on the back, with your arms by the side

• Slowly raise your legs to the 90-degree position

• Lift the hips and support them with your hands, as shown

• Hold the position for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally

• Slowly return to the starting position.

EX-3

• Lie flat on the back, with your arms by your side and palms on the floor

• Raise your legs and keep them straight

• Lift your back off the floor and bring your legs towards the head

• Slowly lower the legs behind the head and touch the floor with your toes. Keep your knees straight

• Hold the position for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally

• Slowly lower the legs and resume the starting position.