5 yoga asanas that can help you cool down post-workout
Cooling down after doing a physical activity is an important part of a workout that shouldn't be ignored. The reason? Well, it helps lower your pulse, release stress, restore breathing, and normalize your body temperature, all of which are necessary. While you can do some quick cooling-down stretches, there are many yoga asanas that are just as effective and easy. Try these up!
Balasana
To perform Balasana, kneel on the floor and sit back on your heels. Ensure that you are comfortable. Next, bend forward until your thighs and chest touch each other or are as close as possible. Place your hands beside you or extend them ahead, whichever is more comfortable. Hold for a few seconds and focus on breathing deeply. Easy, right?
Savasana
This is among the easiest and most effective cool-down yoga poses that you can do after finishing your favorite workout. Lie down on the floor, place your hands on your sides, and keep your feet apart. As you ensure that you are comfortable, gently close your eyes, relax, breathe deeply, and focus on each breath slowly. You can do it easily for two-three minutes.
Malasana
It's time to relax your thigh, hip, and kneel muscles with this pose which is also called yogic squat. Stand with your feet apart, lower your hips toward the floor, and then sit in a squat position. As your heels touch the floor, bring your upper arms inside your knees, bend your elbows, and bring your palms together in a prayer pose. It's done!
Viparita Karani
After you are done with your workout, simply sit close to a wall and lie on your back. Slide your buttocks as close to the wall as possible and then raise your legs straight against the wall. Place your hands beside you, close your eyes, focus on your breathing, and hold this pose for a few minutes. You will feel recharged!
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Begin by lying down on your back and bending your knees. Now grab your right ankle with the right hand and the left one with the left hand. Pressing your head and shoulders on the ground, lift your thighs, hips, and belly in the air. Engage with your leg muscles to lift your hips higher and hold for a few breaths.
