Ahead of the International Yoga Day on June 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun the celebration on Twitter by featuring different yoga poses.
It is no hidden thing that PM Modi loves yoga and he once said: “Yoga is a passport to health assurance, a key to fitness and wellness.”
Yoga is a form of art that increases respiration energy and vitality. Yoga is known for reducing weight while maintaining a balanced metabolism. It also keeps cardio and circulatory health in check and also protects the body from injuries.
Today PM Modi performed the Tadasana which is also known as mountain pose. It improves postures, strengthens thighs, knees and ankles. It works on the core muscle, firming the abdomen and buttocks. It can help in reducing flat feet and relieve sciatica.
Steps to perform Tadasana
- Stand with legs slightly apart 2 inches and hands by your side
- Raise the hands till your shoulders with your palms facing upwards
- Interlock the fingers and bend your wrists outwards
- Lift the hands above the head and breathe deeply. Stay in that position.
- Raise your heel and stand on the balls of your feet. Stay in this position for 10-15 seconds. Stay still in this posture
- Try to focus on a single point. It will help you improve your balance.
- Let your breath out slowly and come back to the standing position.
Check out the video of PM Modi:
Doing Tadasana properly would enable you to practice many other Asanas with ease.
Know more about this Asana and its benefits. #YogaDay2019 pic.twitter.com/YlhNhcRas8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2019
However, one can suffer injuries if the asana is not done right. It is advised NOT to perform this asana if you suffer from varicose veins, headaches, insomnia, low blood pressure, heart disease, and vertigo.
