Restorative Asanas for a Healthy Immune System

It is a common misconception that Yoga only provides physical benefits such as increased flexibility and weight loss. Yoga has certain poses which are referred to as Restorative Asanas. These poses are very beneficial and provide many different health benefits such as lower blood pressure levels and calming of the nervous system. Another underestimated benefit of restorative asanas is that it helps in strengthening the immune system! A stronger immune system means that the body is less vulnerable to disease; the immune system protects the body against many different diseases. Here is a list of restorative asanas, which may help create a healthy immune system.

Reclining Hero Pose - Supta Virasana

The Reclining Hero Pose is an excellent restorative asanas for anyone who is tired and would like to be relieved from pain and fatigue. Reclining Hero pose is classified as a Restorative asana.

Instructions

You need to first position yourself in the Virasana pose to practice Reclining hero pose. Then place your arms near your hips. Shift your hands towards your hips while leaning your upper body back. Then bring yourself down on the forearms and lower your body slowly. It is important to position the knees close together!

Things to Remember

Individuals who suffer from knee or any kind of back injury should abstain from practicing this pose since it can worsen the injury. 

Yoga Bridge Pose - Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

The yoga bridge pose is another excellent restorative asana for a healthy immune system. This pose is fairly easy and can be practiced by beginners. The yoga bridge pose can help calm the mind and body. It also stretches the back and chest!

Instructions

The first step is to lie down on the ground or on a yoga mat. Then keep your feet together and bend the knees, while doing this the arms should be on the sides. Then slowly raise your hips upwards and keep then up, shift your arms over the head. While practicing this pose, the position of the feet should not be changed.

Things to Remember

Anyone who is suffering from a neck injury should avoid practicing the Yoga Bridge Pose.

Legs up the Wall Pose - Viparita Karani

Leg up the wall pose is also classified as restorative asana which will work towards building a healthy immune system. This amazing pose helps in relaxing the entire body and helps to calm the mind.

Instructions

This Pose requires sitting next to a wall, the back should be firmly against the ground. Second step is to bring your knees inwards towards the chest, then straighten your legs and then place them on the wall. Make sure that your heels are resting against the wall during the pose.

Things to Remember

This pose should not be practiced by anyone who is suffering from a leg or back injury.

Child’s Pose - Balasana

The Child’s pose is listed as a resting asana. Child’s pose is fairly simple and can be easily performed by beginners.

Instructions

The child’s pose requires kneeling down on the floor. The toes should point out and your buttocks should be against the heels. Keep your knees at a distance. Then place both hands on respective things and extend your arms forwards bringing your chest forward near the knees. The forehead should touch the floor and your arms should be on the side.

Things to Remember

People suffering from diarrhea should avoid practicing the Child’s pose. Pregnant women should also abstain from practicing this pose.