Standing yoga poses are beneficial for lower body stability and toning lower body muscles. Practice these 3 asanas every day to retain your body balance and stability. Follow our series releasing every Friday.
1. Veerabhadrasana - 1
Stand in Tadasana
Right leg back, left foot at 90° and right foot turned inward at 45°
Inhale and raise both hands over the head, ensure your torso is turned towards the left leg.
Exhale and bend your left leg bringing the left thigh parallel to the ground.
Keep your torso straight, do not lean forward. Hold the posture while breathing normally.
Inhale and slowly come back to the center. Exhale and relax the hands and come to Tadasana. Repeat on the other side.
Benefits
Reduces stubborn fat from hips
Improves balance and posture
Enhances blood circulation in the body
Builds stamina, develops a sense of balance and coordination
Contraindications
People suffering from spinal, neck, shoulder or knee pain should avoid practicing this asana.
People with high BP, heart problem or vertigo should avoid doing this asana.
2. Veerabhadrasana - 2
Stand in Tadasana
Right leg back, left foot at 90° and right foot turned inward at 45°
Inhale, raise both hands in line with the legs. Exhale, bend the left leg bringing the thigh parallel to the ground. Keep your right leg straight.
Look at the left palm. Hold the posture for as long as it is comfortable, breathing slowly and steadily.
To release, inhale and straighten the left leg, exhale, relax the hands and come to Tadasana. Repeat on the other side.
Benefits
This asana strengthens and tones the lower back, the arms and the legs
Stretches the muscles of chest, shoulders, belly and groin
Regular practice helps to stabilize and balance the body
Increase stamina
Contraindications
People with high BP and heart problems should avoid this asana
People with shoulder problems can place their hands on the waist
3. Utkatasana
Stand in Tadasana
Keep your feet together. While inhaling, stretch the hands up over the head, palms facing each other.
Exhaling, bend the knees. Shift all your body weight to the heels. Remember, your knees must not cross the toes.
Hands and spine in one straight line
Now, inhale and straighten your knees. Exhale, release your hands.
Benefits
Strengthens the thighs, knees, calves, ankles and spine
Opens up the shoulders and chest
Stimulates the abdominal organs, diaphragm and heart
Reduces flat feet
Contraindications
People with knee and back pain should not practice this pose
Those with high BP should refrain from lifting their arms
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