Best Yoga Tips for Winter
The Christmas festivities arrive and with it the cold begins to knock on our door. We know that in this season it is inevitable to want to stay warm, cover ourselves with blankets on a cold winter morning and drink as much hot chocolate as we can. But even if we refuse to believe it, winter also brings along those annoying colds, dry skin, body aches, coughs as well as viral infections and joint pain too. Not to mention that on these cold days we have a hard time keeping active and moving.
One of the advantages of yoga is that it helps us strengthen our system by helping us gain heat and strength through its exercises. In this blog we will give you the best tips that you need to put into practice to stay healthy while fully enjoying the spirit of Christmas.
Stay warm
Before starting your practices we recommend you energize yourself and drink a hot drink to warm up. This will help your mobility and stretching. Remember that even if it is not hot it is important to stay hydrated during the day. Opt for infusions such as thyme, chamomile, ginger or cinnamon.
Give yourself a break but do not abuse
It is no secret that during the holidays we tend to loosen our routine, diet and indulge in cravings. Remember not to be so hard on yourself during these holidays but also keep in mind that having a balance is necessary to achieve those goals that we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year. If you keep yourself active with yoga sessions this will help you sweat off those extra pounds you may gain in this season.
Meditate a few minutes
We are in a season of reflection, of giving and receiving. Close your eyes for a moment, concentrate and clear your mind. Think about everything you are grateful for this year that is going to end, as well as good moments and memories that you had. This will help you start your workouts with a positive and fresh attitude. In addition to helping you relax on these holidays and live in the present.
Best asanas for this season:
In addition to toning, these positions will help you improve your balance, feel energized and warm this season.
- Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
- Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
- Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
- Viparita Karani (Wall leg position)
- Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)
- Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
- Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)
- Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)
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