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5 Asanas For A FITTER 2022

January 04, 2022 17:54 IST

It's the time of new beginnings and new promises.

And when you sit down to make your New Year Resolutions for 2022, don't forget to add yoga to the list.

The relaxing, purifying art of this traditional practice is just the thing you need to face the new year with strength, courage, and the utmost zeal.

It takes a healthy body to have a healthy mind and vice versa.

A daily yoga habit in 2022 will not just help you get physically fitter but will also give you the mental stability required to face all obstacles that may come your way this year.

Here are five asanas that will make you healthier and stronger in 2022:

All photographs: Kind courtesy Ira Trivedi

1. Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose)

Virabhadrasana

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How to do it


2. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog Pose)

Adho Mukha Svanasana

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How to do it

3. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

Bhujangasana

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How to do it

4. Marjariasana (Cat-Cow Stretch)

Marjariasana

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How to do it


5. Shavasana (Corpse Pose)

Shavasana

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How to do it

A regular, preferably daily, yoga routine must be accompanied by healthy eating and a fixed daily schedule.

Sleep on time, wake up on time, and try to make smarter choices in your diet and general lifestyle.

IRA TRIVEDI