Get Nourished with Yoga this winter

Winter is a season of being lazy. We all enjoy this season a lot. The more pleasant the season is, the more dry and fizzy our skin and hair becomes. We use a lot of creams and soaps to make ourselves look beautiful, but as the day passes, the beauty cream loses its effect and our skin again becomes dry. To prevent ourselves from dryness, it is very important to continue drinking the same amount of water, i.e. about 10-12 glasses, each day, even though we don’t feel thirsty most of the time.

Along with water, it is also important to stick to the daily routine of our yoga so that the dryness of the skin and fizziness of the hair does not return as the day ends. There are few Yogas which should never be skipped and should be accompanied with lots of green veggies and fruits.

Padmasana

This posture of sitting is very effective for glowing and flawless skin. Since ages people have used this simple and easiest way of yoga to get a radiant skin. It is very simple, you just need to sit in Siddhasana for at least 10-15 minutes and slowly breath in and breath out, while concentrating on it. Make sure to keep your back straight.

Kapalbhati

In Kapalbhati, sit in sukhasana and forcefully release your breath from the nose with the help of your muscles in the stomach and repeat the process for about 10-15 minutes. The back should be straight and hands on the knees. This is a wonderful pranayama which lets your skin glow with radiance. It energizes you and also detoxifies the skin.

Halasana

This asana rejuvenates your skin from inside and relaxes the mind along with the entire body. It actually tones the full body and relaxes all the nerves which ultimately shows on your face. For this asana, lie down flat on the floor with your arms straight beside your body and palms facing down. While inhaling, lift both the legs with the help of the abdominal muscles and bring it above the head in such a way that the toes touch the ground above your head. Hold this position and concentrate on your breath, for about a minute and slowly bring the leg back to its normal position while exhaling. Make sure to avoid any jerks while coming back to the normal position. This should be repeated for about 4-5 times. This should be avoided during pregnancy and periods. If you have any back problem consult your doctor or yoga trainer before doing this asana.

Dhanurvakrasana

For this asana, lie down on your stomach. Stretch out your legs and put your hands on the side of your body. Then bend both the legs and catch them with your hands. While inhaling, pull your legs with your hands and raise your head upwards as much as you can. Stay in this position for about 15-20 seconds, then come back to the normal position while exhaling. Repeat this for 4-5 times.

Paschimottanasana

Paschimottanasana relaxes your back, neck and legs, and rejuvenates the entire body. Sit with your leg stretched out and back straight. Raise both your hands up, while exhaling, bend forward and hold your toes with your hands, with head touching the knees. Stay in this position for about 8-10 seconds. While inhaling come back to the normal position. Repeat this asana for 4-5 times. You will literally feel happy after doing this asana.

These asanas and pranayamas relax your body as well as mind. They detoxify your skin and helps in keeping the stress away. Although you will feel the difference the first time itself, but it should be done regularly for a longer and better effect.