Dhanurasana or Bow Pose is a great
asana for melting fat in the abdominal
region as well as helps to tone the upper
body, including the back and arms. It is
also a generous heart opener that helps
to oxygenate your system, which as we
know in turn helps burning fat.
The one thing that you cannot afford is
behind the scenes stress reflecting on
your face. The best way to get glowing,
flawless skin naturally is by being in har-
mony with nature, hydrating generously,
eating well and getting enough beauty
sleep. It is important to use products
that are made from a plant not in a
plant, not just as a part of your diet but
also your skin regime. There are some
asanas that can assist in the process by
improving blood circulation and helping
flush out toxins naturally.
Eka Pada Sarvang asana or Single Leg
Shoulder Stand is a great inverted pose
reversing the effects of gravity, making it
one of the best age-defying exercises.
It enhances facial radiance and reduces
wrinkles by sending blood to your brain,
which nourishes your body and skin at
the deepest level.
Camatkar Asana or The Wild Thing is
an energizing asana that helps you root
into the earth while offering your heart
to the heavens. By helping to stretch
the chest and throat it is very effective
in creating space in the respiratory track
and promoting that inner glow. Repeat
this pose on both the sides holding for
4- 8 breaths to get radiant beautiful skin. have a profound effect on your system and the way you go about life.
Prasarita Pada Uttanasana or Wide
Legged Forward Bend is a deep and
intense forward bend that rushes the
blood to the head and face naturally
detoxifying the skin. It also helps regu-
late the nervous system making you feel
much calmer. Flow you way into a relaxed state of mind with these poses. Well, brides get set,
feel empowered, confident and bring out the bridal glow in you!
Praanayama or breathing techniques
are very beneficial in improving the qual-
ity of your life, and helping you nurture
and preserve your sanctity. Agnisaror
Breath of Fire is an extremely powerful
means of improving digestion, building
immunity and creating heat in the body,
which helps in burning toxins and reduc-
ing visceral fat in the abdominal organs.
Like Thich Nhat Hanh says, “healing is
every breath”, each mindful breath can
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Practicing the routine above is a sure fire way to feel invigorated body, mind and
soul, and develop that equanimity that will help you ride the wave in this epic
time in your life. ‘Yoga is not a work-out, it is a work-in.’ This ancient tool can
be used as a stepping-stone for higher possibilities, making you feel physically
energized and making you more contained and collected at a deeper level.”