Need a caffeine-free energy boost? Try these four yoga poses

We all lead crazy busy lives. Mental and physical exertion, along with stress can make people tired. These yoga poses will awaken your mind and body and make you feel more energised. These poses require a bit of bending, which enhances your spine's strength and boost your energy. However, before attempting these poses, it is advised that you do a few warm-up exercises.

Vinyasa

Performing vinyasa, which is also known as 'flow yoga', is a good way to pump your blood a little, expand your lungs, and focus on your breath. It can do wonders to renovate a muscle soreness. Expand your chest, extend the arms, and feel the energy course through your body which will help you stay fresh. As per an online health portal, vinyasa has several benefits which include improved mental focus, increased flexibility, and better muscle development.  

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Bow pose

The bow pose or dhanurasana is a back-bending yoga posture that works up the muscles in your chest and abdomen. This pose can also be swapped for other less challenging poses such as Cobra or Locust, depending on your flexibility. The bow pose is said to effectively activate your nervous system by working up the muscles of your chest, making you more conscious and aware.

Headstand

Practising either of its inversions — against a wall or on your own — helps you improve your mental focus, strengthen shoulders and arms, improve blood circulation and digestion, according to an online health portal. All in all, it will make you more involved and alert.

Wheel pose

The wheel pose or chakrasana is also known as urdhva dhanurasana. The yoga pose involves a backbend and is the first pose of the finishing sequence in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. It involves a subtle inversion because you have to raise your hips and chest above your head, and bend backwards. It is recommended that you do a few warm-up exercises before trying this pose. A wheel pose helps in strengthening the buttocks, abdomen, arms, legs and the spine. 

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DISCLAIMER: If signs of deterioration or uneasiness occur during yoga practice, one should visit a qualified health professional immediately. Also, the effects of the above information may vary from person to person.