Do you think with the arrival of winter, your life somehow gets disrupted?
If the answer is yes, then you know how it feels when you get prone to flu-like symptoms and bothersome colds. But just because you 'know' that it's bound to happen, does not mean that there's no solution to it.
Apart from medical solutions, there are a number of ways to prevent congestion and coughing fits, including the practice of yoga.
Yoga for cold is the perfect way to avoid the oncoming symptoms of a cold or the ones which you are already experiencing.
Yoga Poses To Combat Bothersome Colds
Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana) Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend is one of the topmost yoga poses that help you in fighting against seasonal cold. It is also a great pose to relax your shoulders, strengthen the spine and lower back, stretch the hamstrings, and massage your abdominal organs.
Seated Spinal Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana) PracticingArdha Matsyendrasana helps in removing the toxins from your internal organs. Also, it stretches and strengthens your lower back, spine, calves, hamstrings, and shoulders. Incorporating this yoga pose into your exercise routine is a great choice if you are looking for the overall wellness of your body.
Camel Pose (Ustrasana) Also known as Ustrasana, the Camel pose is an incredible pose as it opens up your chest and helps you breathe in an efficient manner. If you are not ready to perform this pose fully yet, then you can place a pillow under your calves to make the process easier for you.
Plow Pose (Halasana) Are you not ready for performing a headstand yet? No worries. Try a little modified version of yoga to get prepared for performing a headstand. Halasana is a great pose to get rid of the problem of sinus. Hold this pose for about a minute or two to fully feel its effects on your body.
Legs Up The Wall (Viparita Karani) Viparita Karani is one of the easiest and comfortable yoga poses to perform if you want to enhance your overall health. It especially works wonders for your respiratory system during winter dreary months.
Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) If practiced regularly and correctly, Adho Mukha Svanasana can become the best friend of your immune system; improved blood circulation will promote the movement of the white blood cells in your body. This way you will get a shield to protect yourself from bothersome colds.
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) Have you noticed that seasonal cold leaves you with coughing fits and a dry throat? To help you in getting rid of this problem, Setu Bandhasana is at your service. Practicing this pose clears the passageways for you to breathe properly.
Headstand (Sirasana) If you are feeling down due to the dreary weather, then performing a headstand would seem like a big deal. But to strengthen your immune system and to get your goddamn body working, it is quite beneficial for you to practice Sirasana.
Fish Pose (Matsyasana) Do you feel like gaining a little enlightenment? If yes, then practicing the Fish pose might just be the solution for you. Matsyasana or the Fish pose is popularly known to awaken the chakras, even the ones which are blocked due to seasonal cold.
Corpse Pose (Savasana) Finally, time to relax! After a good yoga session, Savasana is perfect for you to find some peace and get relaxed. It is more or less like a power nap which is not just beneficial in making you aware of your surroundings, but also in helping you fight against flu-like symptoms and cold.