By Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar – Yoga Master, Spiritual Guru and Lifestyle Coach
Our skin, which is the biggest organ in the body, senses hot and cold temperatures. The health of our internal organs can also be seen in the skin. A sign of good health and youthful vitality is naturally glowing skin. According to a study, avoiding stress for 24 hours has a significant impact on your skin by giving your face a healthy glow. Halasana, Shirshasana, Karnapeedasana, and Sarvangasana are examples of yoga asanas that make your skin glow. These inverted asanas clean the eyes, nose, and sensory organs in addition to emptying the sinuses and relieving stress. Take advantage of excellent skin, tonnes of praises, and admiring looks by practising these yoga asanas.
1. Halasana
Lie on your back with your palms on the floor next to you. Lift your legs up 90 degrees with the help of your abdominal muscles. Press your palms firmly into the ground. Drop your legs back behind your head. Support your lower back with your palms as needed. Hold the pose for a few breaths. For a period of 15 to 20 seconds, hold the position.
2. Chakrasana (Wheel pose)
Lie down. Rotate your arms at the shoulders while placing your hands on the ground on either side of your head. Inhale deeply and lift your entire body in an arch. The weight of your body should be distributed evenly among your four limbs. For a period of 15 to 20 seconds, hold the position.
3. Dhanurasana
Lie on your stomach, inhale and lift both arms and legs. Look up as you try to lift arms and legs as high as possible. For a period of 15 to 20 seconds, hold the position.
4. Santolanasana – Plank Pose
Formation of the posture
• Lie on your stomach; place your palms under your shoulders; lift your upper body, pelvis, and knees up; grip the floor with your toes; check that your knees, pelvis, and spine are aligned; place your wrists exactly below your shoulders with your arms straight; and hold the final position for a while.
5.Vasishtasana
Formation of the posture
• Begin in Santholanasan (Plank)
• Turn to the right side, and lift the left palm off
• Align feet
• Repeat on the other side
6. Hastha Uttanasana – Raised-Arms Pose
Formation of the posture
Lift your hands and stretch upward.
Slightly tilt your head, neck and upper back to create an arch.
Keep your arms next to your ears as you tilt your upper body back.
Focus your gaze up.
7. Padahastasana – Standing Forward Bend Pose
Formation of the Posture
From a standing position, bend forward
Try to place palms down
You can bend your knees to make this easier
8. Ustrasana
Kneel on the yoga mat and stretch your arms up.
Arch your back and place your palms on your feet.
Inhale and bend back
9. Ek Padasana
Formation of the posture
• Start off in Samastithi.
• As you raise your arms and combine your palms in the Pranam gesture, maintain a straight back.
• As you exhale, slant your upper body forward until it is parallel to the ground.
• Maintain your arms close to your ears. • Slowly raise your right leg up behind you while maintaining its straightness.
• Your arms, upper body, right leg, and pelvis should all be in a straight line.
10. Chaturanga Dandasana
Formation of posture:
Starting in a plank position, lower yourself into a half-push-up so that your upper arms are parallel to the ground. As you lower yourself, your elbows must touch the sides of your ribs in order to maintain a 90-degree angle in the crook of your elbows.
Your wrists and elbows should be parallel to the floor, your shoulders should be brought in, and your body should be lined up.
Hold the pose for ten to fifteen seconds.
11. Adho Mukha Svanasana
Formation of the posture
Starting on all fours, make sure your palms are beneath your shoulders and your knees are below your hips. Then, lift your hips up, straighten your knees and elbows, and form an inverted “V.” Hold for eight to ten breaths while keeping your eyes on your big toes and pointing your fingers forward. Try to push your heels all the way to the floor.
12. Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Formation of the posture
Your feet must be facing down, your stomach should be on the ground, and your arms should be next to your torso.
Fold your elbows slightly.
Put your palms closer to your floating ribs and under your shoulders.
Breathe in and slowly lift your knees, hips, and torso off the mat while pressing your palms down firmly on the ground.
Maintain sturdy, straight elbows when raising your arms.
Spread your shoulders and raise your head.
Be careful not to let your knees touch the ground.
Curl your toes inward and press them firmly into the ground before spreading them forth.
Keep the position for a little while. Release your breath.
13. Naukasana
Formation of the posture
Lift your upper and lower body to balance on your sitting bones while lying on your back.
• Keep your arms parallel to the ground and pointing forward. • Keep your knees and back straight. • Tighten your abdominal muscles. • Straighten your back. • Inhale and exhale normally.
14. Samakonasana
Formation of the posture
• Place yourself in Samasthithi to start.
• Raise your arms in a straight line.
• Interlock your hands and raise your fingers.
• Tilt your upper body forward at the pelvis gradually.
• Squat down until your upper body is parallel to the floor.
• Make an effort to maintain straight legs with a very tiny bend in the knees.
Make sure your spine is straight and your back is not rounded.
15. Sirshasana (Headstand)
Start by assuming Vajrasana. Place your elbows on the ground. Interlock your palms. Place the crown of your head on the floor in front of your palms. Your palms should act as a support for the back of your head. Walk with your toes towards your head until your back straightens. Utilizing your core strength and balance, raise your left leg up after lifting your right leg up and aligning it with your upper body. Stay in this posture for as long as it is comfortable for you by joining your legs and pointing your toes downward.
Make sure you practise for at least 15 to 30 minutes per day if you want to see improvements. Keep yourself hydrated by consuming 10 to 12 glasses of water each day to stay hydrated. Your body may remove pollutants more easily with water. You may also take care of your skin by routinely hydrating it and protecting it from the sun by using sunscreen. You may maintain a healthy body, as well as healthy skin and hair, by practising these asanas. For additional benefits, incorporate Surya Namaskar and Chandra Namaskar into your regular regimen.
