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Strengthen The Immune System
Natural herbs to take during winter to boost immunity...
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"Yoga is the fountain of youth. You’re only as young as your spine is flexible.”
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Boost Immunity Naturally : 4 herbs to take during winter...
Yogi Of The Week Award: This weeks winner...
Yoga Flow For All Day Energy...
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Boost Immunity Naturally
In Ayurveda, immunity is known as Ojas, or supreme resilience of the body against diseases. When your body gets enough and adequate nourishment, your Ojas becomes very strong and you stay healthy. For this, you need to take a balanced diet which can give you the essential nutrients. Apart from a good diet, here are some other immune-boosting foods that you should consume
Ashwagandha: This woody herb helps in boosting immune cells. It also reduces stress by managing the production of cortisol (stress hormone) in the body, which is related to staying resilient to diseases. You can consume Ashwagandha by adding it to milk, along with turmeric, for best results.
Turmeric: Turmeric not only boosts immunity but also has healing properties. The curcumin (yellow element) in turmeric has properties that help in stabilizing the immune system. It benefits people with chronic conditions like diabetes, arthritis, asthma, etc. Drink milk with turmeric in it to get the benefits of this spice. You can also cook turmeric with your food to increase immunity.
Giloy: This herb is a blood purifier, due to its antioxidant content. Giloy also helps in fighting disease-causing bacteria and aids in digestion. The combined effect of this herb boosts immunity. Giloy can also be beneficial for diabetics as it helps in managing blood glucose. One way to consume Giloy is by adding Giloy juice to water and drinking it on an empty stomach.
Amla: This Indian gooseberry is one of the richest sources of vitamin C and has properties that enhance the functioning of the immune system. Drinking Amla juice on an empty stomach in the morning can help in boosting your immunity. It is not recommended to consume Amla post sunset.
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YOGA FLOW FOR ENERGY
By combining stretches, core activation, and deep breathing, this sequence will release tension so you start your day feeling refreshed.
AS YOU PRACTICE Allow yourself to pause and explore these heart- and hip-opening stretches as you build-up to the peak pose, an exciting variation of Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose). This will help connect you to your core and root you down so you can expand outward with stability and strength. Meanwhile, breathe deeply throughout the sequence to further awaken your sense of vitality and inner purpose.
1. Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana (ThreeLegged Downward-Facing Dog Pose) Begin with hands shoulder-width apart and feet hipwidth apart. Actively reach your heels down as you lift your sitting bones up and elongate the spine. On a deep inhale, lift your right leg. Keep your shoulders squared.
2. Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge) Step your right foot forward, and place your back knee down behind your hips. Place your hands onto your front knee, and sink your hips, drawing your belly away from your front thigh and pressing your shoulders back. Gently rock forward and back.
3. Ardha Ustrasana (Half Camel Pose) Turn to your left, pivoting your back shin. Place your left hand alongside your sacrum and your right hand on your front knee. Engage your core to lift your sternum, and elongate the inseam of your right leg.
4. Ardha Hanumanasana (Half Monkey God Pose) Turn toward your front leg, and straighten it. Lengthen your spine over your leg, with your fingertips on the floor. Bend your elbows (not your neck), and hinge from the hips to fold deeper. Keep your hips square.
5. Cat-Cow Pose Bring your right knee back in line with the left, coming to all fours. Inhale and lift your sternum, sitting bones, and chin. Exhale and tuck your chin, round your spine, and tuck your sitting bones. Breathe, and explore your fullest range of motion.
6. Tabletop, variation Extend your right arm forward and your left leg back. Keep your hips square to the mat by dialing your outer left hip down and your inner left thigh up. Engage your core, and elongate from fingertips to the sole of your foot. Hug your muscles toward the midline.
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