While curling up in your blanket without showing any signs of coming out of it is one way to beat the cold, turning on the heater for the whole day is another way to fight off the freeze.
If you want to be healthy and keep your body warm at the same time, there is still a way to do so without taking the more ‘comfortable’ route. There are a bunch of tried-and-tested yoga postures can help keep your body warm and in a healthy state.
Kapalabathi (breath of fire)
Most of us spend our day in environments where we are surrounded by people, chaos or distractions that make concentration, retention and memorizing difficult. This asana is your ideal fix for your memory as well as concentration issuesbefore or after a typical workday. The humming sound and vibrations help calm and soothe your mind helping you remove stress and fatigue and negative emotions, such as anxiety, agitation, anger and frustration.
Sirsasana (headstand)
Giving your brain a boost of the natural nutrients found in your blood can go a long way in your brain healthy and in good shape in the long run. Known as the king of all poses this asana is well-documented to calm your entire body, as the inverted position helps boost the blood flow to your hypothalamus and pineal glands in your brain. The posture helps boost the functioning of your brain and cognitive functioning.
Virabhadrasana (warrior pose)
Named after Veerabhadra, a fierce warrior and an incarnation of lord Shiva this posture can help build muscle mass and elasticity in your muscles. The best part is that the asana possesses a touch of gracefulness while you perform it, despite being named after a warrior pose.
Kumbhakasana (Plank pose)
All you need is your own bodyweight and enough space to get down on all your fours at full stretch for an ideal plank workout. As a rather simple movement planks are a great way exercise for people who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Performing them for a few minutes a day can boost your metabolism through the day and even during the night.
Navasana (boat pose)
This asana stimulates the muscular, digestive, circulatory, nervous and hormonal systems, tones all the organs and removes lethargy. It is especially useful for eliminating nervous tension and bringing about deep relaxation. This posture really helps to be aware of your centre, your core, and strengthen it.
Uttanasana (standing forward bend)
If physical and mental exhaustion gets the better of you during the day fall into this posture for instant relaxation. There’s something very relaxing about stretching out your hamstrings, especially because of the feeling you get after the stretch. It calms your brain and helps relieve you from stress and anxiety. Additionally, it also helps improve digestion, sleep and to fix issues related to your hamstrings and calves.
Eagle pose (garudasana)
If maintaining a balance is not the key to your life, this is one stretch that will help you find that balance. At first sight, the posture seems to mostly help you develop a good sense of physical balance. However, this balance also translates to a good balance of thoughts and emotions in your mind. Holding your body steady helps calm your mind while improving your concentration and focus.
