It is always important to keep the level of our vital energy high (the "Prana" in yoga) which affects the mood and general well-being of our body.
To facilitate this body maintenance process it is important to start from the base: our immune system. If the system is strong and our body is healthy, the risks of getting sick are almost nil.
We therefore propose a mini sequence of a few minutes, which we recommend you practice every morning or at any time of the day you feel the need for a burst of energy!
Let's begin!
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In the "inhale push the buttocks up", in the exhale open the chest, keep the back straight and push the palms on the mat away from the ears. Remain in this position for five long breaths, with the eyes wide open and the alive look.
rounded inward. Look up at the palms and stay there for five breaths.and legs up. The hands support the spine and slide down, positioning themselves under the shoulder blades to keep the back straight. The abdomen and buttocks are strong, the thighs rotate inwards, the gaze at the tips of the feet converging. Stay here for five breaths without moving your neck. Then slowly come down with your legs over your head in the plow position, your arms resting on the mat with your palms intertwined and your shoulder blades trying to come together. The legs are straight and the feet walk away with the heels pushing towards the bottom of the mat. Also stay here for five deep breaths without moving your head.
Then untie the intertwining of the hands and bring the palms firmly to the ground, unroll down the spine vertebra by vertebra until returning with the back on the mat, with the legs slowly descending to the ground working with the abdominal muscle band.
, Matsyasana, the position of the fish. Bring your hands and arms under your buttocks with your palms facing the floor, bend your elbows and lift your chest off the ground by opening your chest, shoulders and throat wide and bringing your head to gently touch the ground.
You can stay here with your legs extended forward and your arms on the mat, or free your arms and lift them straight in front of you by joining your palms and raising your legs at the same time while keeping your feet in contact. Here, too, stay for at least five breaths and then dissolve the position and relax on the mat with the body left on the ground.
and on the inversion of body fluids, bringing lymphatic drainage to the legs, abdomen and internal organs.In the candle, a greater circulation of the thymus gland keeps it healthy and strengthens the entire immune system. The pressure on the thyroid acts on this important gland, preserving its balance.
The sequence ends with Mastyasana, fish position, also called asana of eternal youth, because the opening of the chest and throat work on the thymus gland, closely linked to the immune system and on the thyroid but also on the lungs and their decongestion. and expansion.
For a healthy immune system, let's practice this short routine every day, and your body and mind will be strengthened!
We just have to get all on the mat!
Elena Vitale and Selena Mercandelli - YOGAESSENTIAL
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