Yoga Postures to boost energy

When the rains come, it touches the hearts of all people. Water is life-giving, and the monsoons are a loud and joyous celebration of all life. No matter what age one is, the rains tend to bring excitement wherever they fall. The following asanas correspond to the tattva (element) of water that will help you identify and experience the water element within your body. Fortify yourself with the use of these special yogic techniques and enjoy your monsoon in the best way possible as you stay protected.

Padmasana – Lotus Pose

Formation of the posture

• Begin by sitting with your legs stretched out forward

• Place your right foot over your left thigh facing up

• Lift your left foot and place it on your right thigh facing up

• Pull your feet closer to your hips

• Drop your knees to the floor

• Straighten your back and place your palms on your knees facing up

Matsyasana – Fish Pose

Formation of the posture

• Lie down on your back

• Use your elbows & forearms to push against the ground and lift up your head and shoulders up

• Alternatively, you can reverse your palms and push to lift your head and chest up

• Place the top of your head or crown of the head on the floor.

• Straighten your legs out or bend your knees as per your comfort

• Allow your arms to rest beside your body

Halasana - Plough Pose

Formation of the Posture

• Lie down on your back with your arms on the floor beside you

• You can either fold both legs placing the feet close to the pelvis or lift up both legs straight to a 90 degree angle

• Support your back with your palms, lift your legs to drop your toes behind you

• Your middle and lower back is off the floor. Only then will you be able to touch your toes to the floor behind

If you are comfortable with the balance, you can interlace your fingers and place your palms on the floor, elbows straight

Ardha Matsyendrasana- Half-Fish Pose

Formation of the posture

• Begin by stretching both legs out front

• Fold the left leg, placing the left foot on the ground beside the right knee/thigh

• Fold the right leg in bringing the right heel near the left buttock

• Lift your right hand taking it over the left knee to grab the big toe of the left foot from outside

• Twist the trunk of the body and turn to gaze over the left shoulder

• Encircle the waist from behind with the left hand, palm facing outwards.

• Focus on twisting from the abdomen

Chakrasana- Wheel

Pose Formation

• Fold your legs at your knees and ensure that your feet are placed firmly on the floor

• Place your palms next to your ears, with fingers pointing forward

• Inhale, put pressure on your palms and legs and lift your entire body up to form an arch

• Allow your head to fall gently behind and keep your neck relaxed

• Keep your body weight evenly distributed between your four limbs

(The writer is a philanthropist, spiritual master, lifestyle coach, yoga-preneur and author)