Did you make a health-related resolution for 2014? Have you considered using yoga for the health and wellness benefits? Our friends at Abe's Market shared these things with us and we wanted to pass them on to you. The following post was created by Abe's Market and has some great info about yoga and poses to try for health benefits. Abe's Market customers will also appreciate the 20% off coupon code embedded within the post! This post contains affiliate links.
8 Yoga Poses to Detox
If you're one of the more than 15 million people in the United States practicing yoga,
you already know how beneficial the poses and breathing techniques can
be for your body, mind and overall well being. Yoga, a centuries-old
practice, stimulates blood flow, balances hormones, encourages
digestion, lowers blood pressure and more.
But
did you know that when you practice yoga, you're not only stretching
and massaging your limbs and inner organs, but you are also detoxing
your body naturally? Different poses help circulate blood flow,
stimulate digestion, and help purge your body of toxins.
Certified Abe's Market
yoga instructor (and all-around great team member), Meghan Gerrity,
explains why and how different poses are great for helping detox your
body in various ways. This is a great way to kick off a new year, and if
you need a little incentive, Abe's Market has a complete yoga kit for sale for $49.95! Use code HAPPYNEWYEAR to get an additional 20% off if you purchase before January 1, 2014.
POSES:
Supta Matsyendrasana (Reclined Twist):
The
reclined twist stimulates the flow of fresh blood to your digestive
organs, which in turn increases the health and functioning of your
entire digestive system
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog):
When
in downward dog, one of the most common poses, yoga practitioners
engage the abdomen, encouraging digestion. Also, the heart is elevated
over the head, which helps increase both blood and lymph circulation.
Viparita Karani (Legs up the Wall):
This
helps to increase blood and lymph circulation. Fresh blood flows to the
abdomen encouraging digestion and this pose also calms the nervous
system.
Parivritta Marichyasana (Seated Twist):
The seated twist stimulates digestion by squeezing abdominal organs.
Sasangasana (Rabbit):
Not
only is rabbit a fun pose to say and do, it also stimulates the thyroid
gland, improves immune system, balances hormones and improves
circulation.
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Twisted Revolved Side Angle Pose):
Like
the reclined and seated twists, this post stimulates digestion and
blood flow, but also offers added leg strengthening and elongation of
the spine.
Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand) & Halasana (Plow):
These two inversion poses offer a number of benefits like:
- better sleep, digestion and focus
- benefitting the cardiovascular, lymphatic, endocrine, and nervous systems
- Relieving back pain by counteracting the pull of gravity
