Benefits and contraindications of 5 Yoga Poses for your knowledge.
Viparita Salabhasana ‑ Superman Pose
Benefits:
1. Stretches the muscles of the chest, shoulders, arms, legs, abdomen and the lower back
2. Can be a good workout for the abs and stomach
3. Rejuvenates and uplifts the mind and body
4. Strengthens your back, abdomen, chest and spine
5. Improves your digestive systems and helps to get rid of general problems related to digestive organs
*Contraindicated for those who has abdominal surgery recently or if you are pregnant.
Dhanurasana ‑ Bow Pose
Benefits:
1. Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles
2. Tones the leg and arm muscles
3. Stimulates the reproductive organs
4. Flexes the back
5. Effective for lethargy
*Contraindicated for Pregnancy, High or low blood pressure issues, Hernia Neck injury, Pain in the lower back, Headache migraine and Recent abdominal surgery.
Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana ‑ Bridge Pose
Benefits:
1. improves the flexibility of the spine
2. Improves digestion
3. Calms the brain and helps relieve stress
4. Relieve the symptoms of menopause
5. Reduces anxiety, fatigue, backache, and insomnia
*Contraindicated for Pregnancy, Neck injury, Hernia, Peptic or duodenal ulcers
Ustrasana ‑ Camel Pose
Benefits:
1. Improves digestion
2. Helps overcome menstrual discomfort
3. Relieves lower back ache
4. Opens up the front of the body
5. Stimulates endocrine glands
*Contraindicated for those who have spondylitis, back injury, high or low blood pressure.
Chakrasana ‑ Wheel Pose
Benefits:
1. Strengthens the arms, legs, spine, and abdomen
2. Strengthens the glutes and thighs
3. Flexes in the spine
4. Tone calves muscles
5. Opens up the chest
*Contraindicated for elbow pains, slip disc, vertigo, diarrhea hernia, low blood pressure and heart problems. Pregnant women should not perform this asana.
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