International Yoga Day 2023: Asanas to reduce impact of sedentary lifestyle

A sedentary or inactive lifestyle can affect your health in the long run. A lifestyle with very little to no exercise creates a lot of health issues. Sedentary activities include more sitting and less walking or movement. Yoga is beneficial for someone who spends most of their time sitting. To avoid any long-term health issues, you should do these asanas. These Yoga asanas reduce the impact of a sedentary lifestyle.

Santholanasana

Santholanasana helps to strengthen the thighs, arms, and shoulders. It is a balancing pose. Raise the buttocks, straighten the knees, and move the shoulders forward.

Chaturanga Dandasana

Chaturanga Dandasana is also called Low Plank. It is performed on a regular basis. It increases the flexibility of the muscles in the body. Put the straight body parallel to the ground and stretch the toes and palms.

Vashishtasana

Vashishtasana stretches the whole body. It is called a strengthening and lengthening pose, or a Side Plank Pose. Stretch your arms and shoulders, and keep your body straight. Place your left foot on the right one and rest your palm and hip.

Chakrasana

Chakrasana helps to open the heart and the chest. It stimulates the adrenal glands. It is called a backbending asana in yoga. Sit on the ground and slowly lift your shoulders and elbow into the floor. It creates a wheel pose.

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Pashimottanasana

Pashimottanasana is a seated forward-bending asana in yoga. It increases spine mobility and overall flexibility in the body. It also helps to reduce anxiety.

Anjaneyasana

Anjaneyasana is a lunging back bending asana in yoga. It promotes mental stability and focus. It also helps to boost stability in your legs. 

Vrikshasana

Vrikshasana is a balancing asana in yoga. Stand tall and relax. Now, slowly lower your lifted leg and place the sole of your foot against your standing leg. It encourages focus and stability.