Kathmandu. Tihar is a festival of joy, delicious dishes, and sweets. However, after the festival ends, many people start suffering from problems like heaviness in the stomach, gas, acidity, and bloating. In such a situation, incorporating yoga into your daily routine can be beneficial to make your body fit and active again. Some simple yoga poses can help improve the digestive system, keep the abdominal muscles active, and relax the body. If you are also troubled by post-Tihar stomach heaviness and sluggishness, this article provides information about 5 such simple yoga poses that you can practice regularly to take care of your health and fitness. Do these 5 simple yoga poses after Tihar: Vajrasana Vajrasana is considered very beneficial for digestion. It can be done comfortably after eating. It also helps in stabilizing the body and focusing the mind. How to do it? First, sit on a yoga mat with your knees bent. Join the big toes of both feet together. Slowly rest your lower back (hips) on your heels. Keep your back and neck straight. Keep your hands on your knees and breathe at a normal pace. Initially, practice it for 2 to 5 minutes. Do not do this pose if you have knee or ankle pain. Pawanmuktasana If you feel gas accumulation or bloating in your stomach after Tihar, Pawanmuktasana can prove to be a useful yoga pose. Doing this pose puts gentle pressure on the stomach and relaxes the body. How to do it? First, lie down on your back. Bring both knees towards your chest. Hold the knees with your hands. Keep your head comfortably on the floor. Stay in this position for a while and breathe at a normal pace. Slowly straighten your legs back to the original position. This can be repeated 3 to 5 times. Do not do this pose during pregnancy or after abdominal surgery without consulting a doctor. Bhujangasana Bhujangasana is also called the 'Cobra Pose'. It helps activate the muscles around the back and abdomen. It can also be very useful for those who work sitting for long hours. How to do it? Lie down on the yoga mat on your stomach. Place both palms near your shoulders. Slowly lift your chest upwards while inhaling. Keep your elbows slightly bent. Hold for a few seconds in the same position and then slowly come down. Repeat this 3 to 5 times. Take special care if you have back pain. Balasana Balasana is an excellent option to relax the body after the hustle and bustle and continuous work of Tihar. It helps in relaxing the body and reducing stress. How to do it? First, sit in Vajrasana. Exhale and bend your body forward. Touch your forehead to the floor. Stretch both your hands forward or keep them near your body. Stay in this position for a while, breathing normally. Practice this for 30 to 60 seconds as per your convenience. Trikonasana Trikonasana is a yoga pose for stretching the body and improving balance. Doing this pose stretches the muscles of the waist, legs, and sides of the body. How to do it? First, stand straight with a certain distance between your feet. Turn your right foot outwards. Stretch both hands to be in line with your shoulders. Slowly bend to the right and touch your foot or ankle with your right hand. Keep your left hand straight upwards. Hold for a few seconds and repeat the same process on the other side. Initially, do this pose for 15 to 20 seconds. If you experience dizziness or loss of balance, stop immediately. Disclaimer: The information given in this article is based on general information.
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