Vyagrasana is a tiger pose, more precisely, an imitation of the movements of a tiger after sleep. In addition to its meditative and relaxing effects, this posture is believed to aid weight loss.
Asanas in yoga in their pure form are divided into poses:
- for meditation and balance,
- inverted poses,
- poses with a therapeutic effect.
The tiger pose belongs to the third type, but in addition to its therapeutic benefits, it is actively used in dynamic yoga for weight loss. For example, it includes vyagrasana as an effective exercise for tightening muscles and removing extra pounds on the hips and legs. Ashtanga vinyasa yoga is a classic branch of hatha yoga, unlike other types of yoga, asanas are not performed separately from each other, but smoothly flow from one to another by means of special dynamic ligaments.
Features of performing vyagrasana
In addition to the aesthetic effect, Vyagrasana also has a healing character. By doing Vyaghrasana, you alternately flex the spine in both directions, thereby toning the corresponding nerves. This pose kneads the organs of excretion, digestion and reproduction located in the lower part of the body due to the rush of oxygen-rich blood, therefore it is recommended to perform it for people suffering from genitourinary disorders.
Women in the postpartum period are advised, starting from the third month after childbirth, to practice Vyagrasana in combination with other dynamic postures to eliminate disorders and pain in the organs of the reproductive system, as well as for general tightening of the muscles in the pelvic area.
Vyagrasana technique
Kneel down with your arms straight. The body is relaxed;
- pull the hip of the bent right leg as close to the chest as possible;
- exhaling, tilt your head to the knee of your right leg, try to touch your cheek or chin to the knee. The right foot should not touch the floor;
- hold your breath in this position for 2-3 seconds, while looking at your knee;
- inhaling, stretch your bent right leg behind your back, without dropping to the floor. The back should be arched, and the toes of the right foot should be directed towards the back of the head;
- pull the back of your head as far as possible to the bottom of your right foot. Hold your breath for a few seconds, then pull the thigh of your right leg to your chest again;
- do a few rounds of exercises with your right leg, then move to your left leg.
This pose is done at any time during training and at any stage of your physical fitness. The tiger posture is especially effective immediately after waking up: due to the stimulation of blood circulation and muscle warm-up, the posture invigorates and instantly brings you out of a sleepy state.
