Haryana BJP leader Sonali Phogat reportedly lost her life to a heart attack today, 23rd August 2022, at the young age of 42. The incident occured in Goa, where she is believed to have visited with some of her employees. After having complained of uneasiness on Monday night, she was taken to St Anthony Hospital at Anjuna in North Goa.
Simple, yet powerful, yoga is a deep form of exercise that engages each cell of the body, and more importantly, the mind and the soul too. Improving the body’s posture and spinal alignment, general health, and metabolism, reducing stress, and strengthening the vital organs can all be achieved through yoga. Elevated blood pressure levels and lower vascular elasticity are some of the major deterrents for a healthy heart. Research suggests, at least 1 hour of yoga per week reduces the overall risk to your heart and keeps it hail, and indeed, hearty!
Sukhasana is one of the easiest and comforting poses for heart health. It is also known as the easy crossed-legged position. Practice Sukhasana for 5-10 minutes daily to improve your breathing and keep your heart fit. Benefits: – Channelises your breathing and relaxes the body Step-By-Step Guide: 1. Sit on the ground and cross one leg over the other. 2. Keep your spine straight (use a pillow to support your back if needed). 3. Inhale and exhale deeply focusing on your breathing.
Tadasana is the most basic pose of yoga. The spine maintains itself in the neutral (natural) shape which is why the asana, in spite of being very simple, leads to multiple benefits. Often Tadasana acts as the base pose, to begin your yoga journey. Benefits: – Develops abdominal muscles – Straightens spine and improves breathing and balance over the body – Improves circulation over blood vessels – Reduces stress hence – Improves blood flow to the legs allowing increased circulation to your heart
Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend is an intense posture where the body’s flexibility is tested. As the upper portion of the body goes anti-gravity, the brain receives a better flow of blood. Benefits: – Improves blood flow to the brain – Rejuvenates cells – Strengthens heart
Padangusthasana, also known as the Big Toe Pose, is all about stretching and balancing the body. So you will need some stretching exercises for your legs before you start. If you are a patient with hypertension and high blood pressure, this is a very helpful asana for you. Benefits: – Strengthens the core – Reduces joint pain and muscle tension – Increases blood flow which relaxes the mind and reduces anxiety – Maintains blood pressure and is a helpful exercise for high blood pressure patients