#1 – Easy Spinal Twist or Supta Matsyendrasana:<\/span><\/p>\nWhen you\u2019re still a little groggy, this one will feel really simple:<\/p>\n
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\n– Lie still on your back. Inhale and bend your knees such that your feet are flat on the bed
\n– Exhale and twist your hips, lowering your knees on the left side, keeping them bent
\n– Straighten your arms in line with your shoulder. Look towards your right palm
\n– Take a few deep breaths and stay in the position for a few seconds
\n– Repeat with the legs bent towards the right and head turned to the left<\/p>\n
Why is it awesome?<\/span>
\n\u2022 Stretches and relaxes your spine
\n\u2022 Strengthens your abdomen and removes toxins
\n\u2022 Helps in healthy digestion
\n#2 – Happy Baby Pose or Ananda Balasana:<\/span><\/p>\nTo get you prepped up for a hectic day, move on to this calming pose that stimulates the body with prana (life force).<\/p>\n
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\n– Lie on your back with your knees bent
\n– Spread out your thighs and raise your knees up, holding your feet or big toe
\n– Gently rock your body while pushing your feet into your hands
\n– After a few seconds, release your hands and relax<\/p>\n
Why is it awesome?<\/span>
\n\u2022 Elongates your lower back and gives a good hip stretch
\n\u2022 Stretches inner thighs, groin, and knees
\n\u2022 Releases stress and calms the mind<\/p>\n#3 Seated Forward Bend or Paschimottanasana:<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/seated-forward-bend-4.jpg\")
\nWhile doing lying down asanas forever would be great, for this one, you\u2019ve got to gradually sit on your bed.
\n– Stretch your legs forward in front of you
\n– Inhale and slowly bring your arms above your head
\n– As you exhale, bend forward from your hips bringing your arms in line with the head
\n– Lengthen your spine and place your hands anywhere on your legs. If it\u2019s comfortable, touch your toes. You can bend your knees slightly if you feel pain in the back
\n– Let your head rest in between your arms and breathe normally
\n– Inhale and come back up. Relax.<\/p>\n
Why is it awesome?<\/span>
\n\u2022 Stretches the spine, shoulders and hamstrings
\n\u2022 Stimulates the liver, kidneys, ovaries, and uterus
\n\u2022 Enhances digestion
\n #4 Cat Stretch or Marjariasana:<\/span>
\nSleeping like a cat all day long is so much fun, but stretching like a cat does wonders to your mood too!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cat-pose-4.jpg\")
\n– Get down on all fours.
\n– Ensure your wrists are in line with your shoulders, and knees are hip distance apart
\n– Inhale and pull your spine upwards. Look at your navel
\n– Exhale and pull your belly down. Look at the ceiling. Repeat for 5 to 10 times<\/p>\n
Why is it awesome?<\/span>
\n\u2022 Enhances posture and balance
\n\u2022 Strengthens spine and neck
\n\u2022 Stretches hips, abdomen and back
\n\u2022 Stimulates kidneys and adrenal glands<\/p>\nSo, girls, swap your phone checking habit for these few asanas and you’re sure to have a better day and even better Zzzz’s at night!<\/p>\n
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