Yogasanas when energy is down
When your energy is low, gentle and restorative yoga poses can be beneficial. These poses help relax your body, calm your mind, and promote a sense of well-being.
Here are a few yoga asanas that you can practice when your energy is down:
1. Balasana (Child's Pose):
- Kneel on the mat with your big toes touching and knees spread apart.
- Sit back on your heels and extend your arms forward on the mat.
- Lower your forehead to the ground and relax in this position, focusing on your breath. Stay in Child's Pose for a few minutes, allowing your body to release tension.
2. Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose):
- Sit on the mat with your legs extended in front of you.
- Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall to the sides.
- Lie back slowly, supporting your back with your hands, and relax your arms by your sides.
- Close your eyes and focus on your breath. Hold this pose for a few minutes, allowing your hips to gently open and your body to relax.
3. Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall Pose):
- Sit with your right side against the wall.
- Swing your legs up onto the wall as you lie back on the ground.
- Adjust your position so that your hips are against the wall, and your legs are resting vertically on the wall.
- Place your arms by your sides with palms facing up and close your eyes.
- Stay in this pose for 5-10 minutes, focusing on your breath. This pose helps improve circulation and relaxes your body and mind.
4. Marjaryasana-Bitilasana (Cat-Cow Pose):
- Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop position.
- Inhale, arch your back, and lift your head and tailbone (Cow Pose).
- Exhale, round your spine, tuck your chin, and draw your belly button towards your spine (Cat Pose).
- Continue to flow between Cat and Cow Poses, syncing your breath with your movements. This gentle flow helps release tension in the spine and massages your internal organs.
5. Savasana (Corpse Pose):
- Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and arms by your sides, palms facing up.
- Close your eyes and relax your entire body, focusing on your breath.
- Let go of any tension, allowing your body to sink into the floor.
- Stay in Savasana for at least 5-10 minutes, breathing naturally and calming your mind.
Remember to breathe deeply and mindfully in each pose, allowing your body to surrender to the gentle stretches. These restorative yoga poses can help recharge your energy and provide a sense of relaxation and calmness.