Yoga has been helping women for centuries solve specific health problems. A woman goes through many changes in every stage of life which brings in along many health issues as well.
It does not matter in which stage of life you are in; Yoga will benefit you to remain active in that particular age and prevent most of the diseases.
Yoga is one of the best ways to keep a check on your health in this busy modern world. In this post, we will talk about the top 5 Yoga Asanas for women which they can practise daily and get hundreds of health benefits from them.
In This Article
1. Marjaryasana (cat/cow pose)
The cat pose is one of the most famous Asanas for its ability to help in relieving menstrual pain.
Overall it boosts flexibility and strengthens your back muscles.
The steps to perform this Asana are –
- Choose a calm place to practise this Asana and start with bending on the Yoga mat
- Keep your knees and the palms on the floor as you remain in a relaxed position
- Start by slowly inhaling fresh air and pushing your stomach towards the floor
- Pull your hips and neck in the upward direction as you push your belly towards the floor
- You are now in the cow pose
- After remaining in this position for a few seconds, push your back in the upward direction to do the cat pose
- Touch your chin with the chest and remain in the position for a few seconds
- Repeat the steps in the Asana a few times, ideally around 10-15 times for maximum benefits
2. Balasana (Child Pose)
Balasana is another famous pose which is practised by women for its ability to increase blood flow in the body.
It strengthens your body in general and is also beneficial for your brain.
The steps involved in this Asana are –
- Choose a calm place and kneel on your Yoga mat to start with this Asana
- Bring about a wide hip-distance between your knees
- Bend backwards to sit on your heels
- Remain in this position for 5 seconds and then bend in the forward direction to touch your chest with the thighs
- Make sure to keep your hands stretched and in front of your head with the palms touching the floor
- Remain in this position for as long as is possible, and your stamina will increase with regular practise of this Asana
Navasana is a pose famous for weight loss. It is beneficial for women because this one Asana can help strengthen many sections of your body.
Remaining in the pose puts a strain on your legs, back and abdominal muscles at the same time.
The steps involved in this Asana are –
- Lie down on the Yoga mat
- Keep your hands beside your body, and there should be no distance between your legs
- Slowly start by lifting your legs off the floor without bending them
- Halfway through the process, start lifting your upper body while you stretch your arms towards your legs
- Remain in this position for as long as is comfortable
- You can start with a few seconds, but regular practise will help you to increase the time as long as 5 minutes in a set
4. Malasana (Garland pose)
Malasana is one of the best stretching poses which helps stretch your thighs and nearby areas.
It is incredibly beneficial in relieving tension from the neck, hips and thighs area.
The steps involved in this Asana are –
- Stand on your yoga mat with a wide hip-distance between your legs
- Bend your knees slowly as you would do while doing squats in the gym
- After sitting down properly on your knees, touch your palms together as you would do in the namaskar position
- Touch your elbows with the inner thighs which will help you push the knees wider while giving a stretch to the muscles
- Your back should be straight in this process, and your chest should also be pushed in the front
- Remain in this position for as long as is comfortable and increase the time with everyday practise of the Asana
5. Vriksasana (Tree Pose)
This confidence booster Asana will bring in stability and confidence in your life. This will help you increase concentration and increase strength in all the muscles of your body.
The steps involved in this Asana are –
- Stand straight on the Yoga mat with a small distance between your legs
- Slowly lift your left leg and place the foot on the right thigh
- Now lift your arms in the air and touch your palms together like in the namaskar position
- The challenge initially would be to maintain the balance, but you will become a pro at it with time
This Asana is a lot about positive energy. Close your eyes and meditate while practising this Asana. Choosing a calm place is vital as this would help you usher in a wave of positive energy when you practise this Asana.
