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Basic Yogasanas

Being active is the key to good health. There are many ways for it. Yoga is one of

them. Yoga helps achieve relaxation which reduces stress and strain.

Let's learn about some Yoga Asanas to help us relax and maintain good health.

1 Ardha Chakrasana 2 Uttanasana

Benefits Drop the head Benefits
• strengthens neck and backwards • increases blood supply
shoulder muscles to the brain

• improves lung • massages digestive
capacity and cures organs and prevents
respiratory disorders constipation
• tones the lower back Support • makes the entire spine
muscles and improves the back flexible
flexibility of back at the
waist
Bend forward to
touch your feet

3 Vrikshasana 4 Tadasana

Lift your arms up and Interlock your fingers and
join the palms turn the wrists outwards

Benefits Benefits

• strengthens our thighs, calves, • increases height
ankles, and back
• increases flexibility • cures indigestion
• strengthens our arms and legs
• improves our balance and
concentration • helps to remove lethargy

Bend the right leg and place Raise the heels off the floor
the foot inside the left thigh and balance on the toes

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