We all know how beneficial yoga is, but it’s a lot easier in theory than in practice. Finding the time to incorporate yoga in between work and studies seems impossible. And we continually put it off until tomorrow. Want the benefits without the work? Well here are some yoga poses you can do from your bed. They require almost no effort and feel amazing, so what’s your excuse?
Balasana (Child’s pose):
To get into child’s pose, spread your knees and rest your belly and forehead on the floor. You can rest your arms by your side or extend them. There are a variety of benefits – It relaxes your body and calms your mind, as well as stretching your spine, hips and shoulders. It’s the perfect move to wind down before bed.
Chakravakasana (Cat/cow pose)
Position yourself on your hands and knees, extend your neck and push down your tailbone for cow pose. And for cat pose arch your back upwards, tucking your chin towards your chest. You will immediately feel the benefits, any tension built up in this area will be released.
Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby pose)
Lay down on your back, bend your knees towards your body and hold your feet with your hands. This is a nice position to try before bed, it can relieve lower back pain and relax your mind, which reduces stress and fatigue. Make sure to try it before you go to sleep!
Set Bandha (Supported bridge pose)
Place your feet apart, tuck your shoulders underneath your body and lift your hips. This move can ease back and shoulder pain, and makes you more flexible.
Jathara Parivartanasana (reclining spinal twist)
Lie on your back with one knee bent and turn your head in the opposite direction. You will thank yourself for trying this move, it soothes the tense spots including your shoulders and back.
Kapotasana (Pigeon pose)
Bend one knee and extend the other, lengthen your spine or exhale and bring your belly to the floor. This move stretches your legs and opens up your hips. The perfect position to increase flexibility with minimal effort.
Vajrasana (Thunderbolt pose)
Thunderbolt is a simple pose, it relieves back and joint pain, increases blood flow and betters digestion. Get into position by sitting on your knees, pushing your shoulders back and extending your spine upwards.
Make sure to try a few of these poses. You don’t need to practice them all religiously. Just see which ones work for you and incorporate them into your daily routine. You will quickly start to notice the benefits