Positive energy through Yoga in everyday life
Oct 28, 2020
Yoga exercises in autumn for more positive energy
Yoga puts you in a good mood. Probably one of the most important reasons why you love your practice so much. Science also proves the positive effect of yoga on our mood, as GEO magazine confirms with the article " How and why does yoga work?
Now that the days are getting shorter again, it's even more important to recharge your energy regularly. Yoga is a great source of positive thoughts and new energy. In this post, you'll learn how yoga affects your energy flow and what yoga exercises you can do to boost that effect in the fall.
Out of the low mood
A relaxed weekend lies behind you, you have barbecued with friends and enjoyed the last rays of sunshine. Sunday evening you sit comfortably on your couch with a cup of tea and resolve to start the next week with energy and vigor.
But by Monday morning, the positive energy from the night before has vanished into thin air. All the more reason to incorporate a sun salutation into your morning routine. Just 10 minutes of yoga in the morning can put a satisfied smile on your face. But why is that?
Why does yoga give energy?
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Yoga is often considered as a pure workout, which only improves physical fitness. However, the most important aspect of yoga practice is the spiritual philosophy. Those who delve deeper into the theory behind the asanas - so-called "resting postures" in yoga - quickly realize that yoga is not just fitness, but a way of life.
When you combine asanas with the appropriate mindset, you literally turn on the faucet and remove any blockages that interrupt your energy flow. Your body releases endorphins, increases blood flow to your brain and thus pays less attention to tiring thoughts.
Yoga also includes practices like Aparigraha, which means "letting go of thoughts". Through this kind of mindfulness, we can take care of our well-being and keep negative attitudes and feelings at bay. This way you need less energy to keep negative attitudes and feelings at bay and feel lighter and more balanced.
How to strengthen your energy flow with yoga
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Autumn is a time when we say goodbye to the hot summer temperatures and prepare for the chilly days of winter. The weather alternates between sunny with a fresh breeze and relentlessly blustery, wet. Autumn is a wonderful time of change.
It is the phase when nature gets rid of what is no longer needed. Trees let go of their leaves, the foliage becomes a warm winter blanket and eventually decomposes into compost that enriches the soil. This is how nature gets ready for the next spring.
Our bodies are also preparing for winter. We begin to retreat and focus on the essentials. According to Eastern philosophy, autumn is determined by the so-called metal element: The associated organs are the lungs and the colon, which on a spiritual level reflect letting go and receiving energy.
For good energy flow, we recommend maintaining a daily yoga routine, preferably always at the same time. This will help you stay calm and balanced in times of change and transition.
Place special emphasis on asanas that focus on the lungs and colon, strengthen your breathing, and make sure you get enough sleep to fill up your energy reserves.
Six asanas for an energetic start to the day
The following yoga exercises not only give you a peppy start to the day, but also help you get through the afternoon slump. You should use them whenever you need a little energy boost.
1. the cat-cow pose - chakravakasana
Cat-Cow is the pose where you are on all fours and curl your spine up and down like a cat. This asana calms the mind and relaxes the nervous system. The gentle rhythm of the movement calms you internally.
2. the warrior - Vira Bhadrasana
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This asana is performed while standing and is a fantastic exercise to release tension and stress. Start in mountain pose and take a big step forward. Your front leg is bent at a 90 degree angle while your back leg remains extended. Make your back long and extend your arms upwards.
The Warrior grounds your spirit, making you feel solidified and ready for new tasks.
3. the pleasant sitting posture - Sukhasana (variation)
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Cross-legged sitting is a relaxing and pleasant posture, which makes it an excellent choice for morning meditation. If you open your chest and shoulders in this posture, you also draw energy for your day.
Place your fingertips on the floor behind you. Your elbows are slightly bent and pull towards each other. Inhaling press your fingers into the floor and arch your back. Open your chest and look upwards. After a few mindful breaths you will feel the positive energy flowing through your body.
4. the goddess posture - Utkata Konasana
In this pose both feet are firmly rooted in the ground, which helps you to ground yourself. The spine is straight and the belly button pulls inward, lengthening the body and releasing tension. Arms and hands are extended upwards, giving you a feeling of stability in the back and shoulders.
Your chest is wide open, you breathe deeply and feel the inner balance. You feel strong like a goddess.
5. the happy baby - ananda balasana
Lie on your back and pull your knees towards your chest. Grasp your feet with your hands, open your hips and slowly begin to sway back and forth. The gentle massage of the spine helps you to relax. Holding your knees also gives you a sense of security.
6. the shoulder bridge - Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
All back flexor poses help release endorphins. They help relieve stress and anxiety and increase well-being. So does the shoulder bridge.
To go into shoulder bridge, lie on your back and position your hands beside your body. Bring your feet close to your buttocks and lift your hips off the floor so that only your feet, shoulders and head are in contact with the floor. To make this pose even more relaxing for you, you can place a yoga block under your buttocks.
Take a few deep breaths before slowly rolling your back and returning to the starting position. What can also help you to get more energy in everyday life are breathing exercises.
How do I achieve more energy and relaxation with breathing exercises?
It is called the 'breath of life' for a reason. Breathing is one of the most important survival functions of our body. It affects the oxygen content in our blood and thus all our organs as well as our brain. A deep breath therefore has a positive effect on our entire body.
Pranayama, the yoga of breathing, brings similar benefits to meditation practice. The rhythmic guidance of the breath helps you absorb oxygen. Used regularly, this practice relieves anxiety, increases vital energy, improves concentration and combats insomnia.
A good starter exercise is the "Breath Of Fire." Start with this pranayama for just 30 seconds. Increase the duration slowly over time so that your body can get used to the breathing technique and you don't feel dizzy.
This is how the Breath of Fire works:
Sit upright and create space between your belly button and heart.
Take a few relaxing breaths through your nose to arrive in the here and now. Notice that as you breathe, your belly moves first outward and then inward. As you breathe in, imagine that your diaphragm is like a balloon filled with air.
Gradually increase the speed of your breathing. Try inhaling and exhaling at the same pace to establish a rhythm.
After 30 seconds, let your breathing return to a natural pace.
In our post 3 Breathing Exercises for More Puff in Everyday Life, you'll find more pranayama exercises that you can easily try at home.
Yoga in the evening improves your sleep
Are you still in the rhythm of summer and find it difficult to wind down in the evening? Pranayamas can help you fall asleep faster. In combination with the following exercises, nothing stands in the way of a restful sleep, so you can recharge your energy at night:
1. legs against the wall - Viparita Karani
This restorative exercise relaxes your nervous system while invigorating your blood circulation. Lie on your back, push your buttocks close to the wall and then stretch your legs upwards.
2. lying butterfly posture - Bhadrasana
The butterfly calms the brain and reduces mental activity. This Asana is also performed lying down. If you have previously done Viparita Karani, now slide slightly away from the wall for Butterfly. Then bend your legs, let the knees fall outwards and actively press the soles of your feet against each other.
3. the dead position - shavasana
Then put your legs back down and stretch them out a little together with your arms. Your palms point upwards. Notice how your body feels on the surface and breathe slowly and deeply.
Shavasana gives you a moment where you feel the effect of all the previous exercises. Therefore, this asana is best suited for the end of your practice.
Hold each of these poses for about two minutes right before bed for a deep and restful sleep.
Yoga in autumn - time to let go
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The yoga philosophy with its breathing exercises and asanas helps you to prepare for the colder seasons and to go with the change of nature.
Let things flow instead of holding on to them. The flow of energy is a cycle and will always provide you with new momentum if you learn to let go.
Use the transition phase to shed the old and focus on what's important. Create a yoga routine that relaxes you and energizes you at the same time....
and don't forget your LUVIYO!