Aaaarzu Magazine April 2017 | Page 94

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 94 | AAARZU | WEDDING ISSUE 04.2017 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.”