Postural Corrections- Driving Related Postures Yoga Therapy professes ‘Heyam Dukham Anagatam’, meaning that the physical suffering that is yet to come can be avoided by practise of Yoga asanas. Bad postures if not corrected in time can lead to painful sufferings. Let us learn and practise asanas that assist us in rectifying our bad postures and aid in developing better ones Many of us who drive regularly, often experience discomfort due to the incorrect posture held during driving. Here are a couple of asanas that will help relieve the discomfort. Purvottanasana (Variation) Place a table 2 feet away from the wall. Place a bolster (cylindrical pillow) and blanket length-wise on the table one inch away from its edge. Stand between the wall and table with your back facing the table. Place your sacrum (triangular bone at the base of spine) on the table’s edge. Lay your spine along the central line of the bolster. Bend your knees. Place both palms on the table while bending the elbow. Keep the chest lifted and well open. Support the back of your head and neck with smooth edge of the blanket. Keep the forehead slightly higher than the chin. Hold the edges of the table to support the lift and draw the shoulder blades into the back body. Press your heels into the corner where the wall and floor meet. Ensure that the entire feet touch the wall. Toes should face up. Keep the legs straight. Relax and breathe smoothly. To release the pose, bend the legs, slide down slightly, inhale and come up with a lifted chest. This asana relaxes and refreshes the mind, removes stiffness of the neck and shoulders, relieves lower back ache, creates space in the lungs and nourishes the nervous system, calms the mind. This asana releases tension in the knees, removes oedema in the feet and legs, creates space for blood circulation in the joints, opens and lifts the diaphragmatic region and removes fatigue. Viparita Karani (Variation) Place a horizontal bolster against the wall. Top it with a length-wise folded blanket. Sit sideways on the edge of the bolster with your right outer hip on the bolster. Lie on your back stretching the legs vertically along the wall with both buttocks pressed to the wall. The top of the shoulders, back of the neck and head are on the floor. The bolster supports the back body near the lower ribs. Keep both the buttocks and the back of legs pressed to the wall. Lift the chest, roll back the shoulders and relax the brain. To come out of this pose, bend the knees and lower the feet to the bolster. Slide away from the wall. Turn to the right side and sit up. This asana releases tension in the knees, removes oedema in the feet and legs, creates space for blood circulation in the joints, opens and lifts the diaphragmatic region and removes fatigue. Quotes The best way to express gratitude is by spreading happiness to others. To reach the witnessing state, begin with glad acceptance. Inner work is possible only when you have the inner inclination to purify yourself. Spending quality time with God daily, creates space for virtues like love, kindness, and peace to blossom in your heart. View All #SadguruWhispers Inner work is possible only when you have the inner inclination to purify yourself. Select category for which you wish you receive updates via email - SRMD Updates Wisdom Updates Subscribe for updates
