Lockdown Yoga Poses that will help your Mind, Body and Sleep

Yoga has gained popularity and there is a remarkable upsurge in its practitioners in past few decades. Researches have proved numerous benefits of Yoga and medical professionals have also agreed to it. There are celebrities who have adopted and promoted yoga in various ways. People who practice it every day, vouch for how incredible it is for mind, body and soul. Yoga is just regular exercise session but it benefits in ways that you cannot even imagine. 

Different people decode the age old practice differently. Some may think that it is an ancient method of training, while others just comprehend it as a set of difficult poses. But the real meaning of yoga is ‘union’, as it unites the mind, body and soul through various postures, meditation and breathing. The renowned yogis have called it “an expression of life.” They think that yoga means finding the keys to the nature of the existence. 

The Soul Yoga – A Holistic Approach by Dr. Deepak Mittal 

Talking about the yogis and great practitioners of yoga, it becomes necessary to mention Dr. Deepak Mittal. He is a philanthropist and a visionary, who shares his knowledge of self-realization in a special yoga session, called the Soul Yoga.

He has developed a unique life-altering meditation technique namely the Soul Yoga that empowers you to attain the super conscious state of mind with internal happiness, peace and ultimate bliss. Dr. Deepak Mittal has achieved this knowledge of self-realization and spiritualism from the country’s greatest yoga practitioners and gurus. 

With an extensive experience of meditation, Dr. Deepak Mittal has been on this spiritual journey. He engaged himself on the heavenly path of spirituality, and explored his true self and higher aspects of life. Dr. Deepak Mittal believes in his divine journey of spiritualism and considers it to be beautiful, as it can be experienced differently by everyone. 

The Soul Yoga is a 2 day life changing meditation workshop. The Soul Yoga helps you realize the divinity that lives within you. There are focal points in our body, which on activation circulates the positive energy that eventually helps us maintain an emotional and physical wellbeing. 

The Soul Yoga workshop acts on various aspects of your life and body, and helps you to attain holistic peace. The Soul Yoga trains you how to balance your work and personal life, attain goals and contentment. This helps you achieve the eternal bliss and joy of living.

Benefits of The Soul Yoga 

• The Soul Yoga helps to activate all the chakras of your body 
• Helps bring clarity in your mind 
• Strengthens memory by improving concentration 
• The Soul Yoga will help you to control your mind 
• The Soul Yoga, working as anti-ageing, gives you glowing skin 
• Improves your mental and physiological wellbeing 
• Helps you attain inner peace 
• The Soul Yoga brings joy in your life 
• Practicing the soul yoga, you will end up being more successful at work through a super-conscious state of mind 
• The Soul Yoga helps you share joy with your loved ones, ultimately helping you build better relationships.

As designed and developed by Dr. Deepak Mittal, the Soul Yoga is a great approach to a healthier and happier life. Practicing yoga helps you fighting with several daily life issues. 

In the current times of Covid-19 and lockdown, here are eight poses, handpicked by Dr. Deepak Mittal that would help you relieve the anxiety and sleep peacefully. 

1. Vrksasana – The Tree pose

   This posture brings your mind into the present moment and this reduces stress like nothing else.
   This pose is easy to practice. Simply stand straight and focus on a still object. Place your right foot firmly and lift the left one slowly. Now, place your left foot on the inner thigh of the right leg. Bring your both palms together at your heart center. Focus on your breathing now.

2. Uttanasana – The Standing forward fold :

   This yoga posture is strongly recommended by the Soul Yoga team, as it relieves the heart and body both physically and emotionally.
   It is easy. You need to simply stand firmly, inhale deeply then exhale while you slowly bend your knees and fold forward from hips, while doing this; you’re bringing your chest near your thighs.
   Bend your knees if you want, relax your head, neck and shoulders. Swing your hands and take 5 long breaths. Now, slowly get back to the standing position.

3. Alternate nostril breathing :

   This is magical thing to practice every day. It balances your breath and brings calmness to your mind.
   Sit down comfortably. Inhale through both nostrils, close your right nostril using your thumb and exhale through the left one. Now repeat the same with another nostril. Do this at least 10 times and then allow both your nostrils to breathe.

4. Viparita Karani – The Legs-up-the-wall pose :

   Keeping your legs at a higher position than your heart helps the circulation of both blood and lymphatic fluid around the body. This pose is super relaxing for the nervous system.
   This pose is exactly what the name suggests. You need to lie on the ground on your back. Put your legs up the wall. You can also keep a pillow under your head and your hips to feel fully supported. All you need to do is to simply stay in this pose for 5-10 minutes.

5. Chakravakasana – The Cat-cow pose :

   This asana is very easy to practice and ease pressure on the back.
   You can practice it easily. Go on your hands and knees. Keep your shoulders straight over your wrists and make sure that your hips are straight over your knees. When you inhale, tilt your tailbone up and roll your shoulders back as you soften your belly towards the mat, sending your gaze up.
   While exhaling, draw your belly up towards your spine and round your back towards the ceiling, tucking your tailbone under and sending your gaze towards your thighs. Repeat the same 10 times.

6. Parivrtta anjaneyasana – The Low lunge twist:

   Twists are fantastic for getting the gut moving because they gently compress the abdomen.
   You can practice this asana simply by stepping back your left leg and bring the left knee closer to the floor, keeping your right knew straight over your right ankle.
   Inhale and extend through your upper body, exhale and bring your left elbow to the outside edge of your right thigh and bring your palms together at the heart centre. Stay in this position for 5 breaths. Now repeat the same on the other side. This asana helps you relieve constipation.

7. Virabhadrasana II – The Warrior 2 pose :

   This asana is highly recommended to all, especially in the current lockdown times. The soul yoga team considers the warrior 2 pose to be helpful as walking and jogging are good for bones. This pose helps in strengthening the muscles and bones when practiced for at least 5 breaths.
   You have to step back and place your right foot parallel to the back edge of the mat. Roll your toes in. Your left heel should align with the inner arch of your right foot. Bend your left knee, so that it is exactly over your ankle.
   Stretch the torso and extend both arms out at shoulder height. Stay in this position for 5-10 breaths. Repeat it and ensure strengthened bones.

8. Pawanmuktasana – The wind-relieving pose :

   This asana is best to beat bloating.
   You need to lie straight on your back with your legs straight. Now bring your one right knee near your chest and enfold your arms around it. Lift up your head a little towards your knee and take 3 breaths. Repeat on the opposite side. 

Origination of the Soul Yoga – Dr. Deepak Mittal

Dr. Deepak Mittal is a successful businessman, investor, philanthropist and a visionary. He has been following spiritual gurus for a very long time and his spiritual knowledge make its way through the visionaries. He has been meditating for years, which has helped him embark on a divine journey. Dr. Deepak Mittal wants to impart his knowledge and learning in the people who seek inner peace. He plans to do this through the Soul Yoga workshop in Delhi. 

The Soul Yoga workshop helps people attain clarity and get the real joy of living.

Join the Soul Yoga workshop and experience a different you.