New Delhi: Yoga is not just an exercise, but a very easy way to connect the body and mind together. It gives us mental peace along with staying healthy. By practicing yoga, our energy remains and we feel fresh throughout the day. One of the many rugs of this yoga is ‘Uttanasana,’ which strengthens the body and refreshes the mind.

According to the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, Uttanasana is a posture of yoga that stretches many parts of the body. This asana proves to be very beneficial for those who sit for a long time or work on a computer. This asana relaxes muscles by stretching many parts of the body and especially strengthens the muscles, thigh, waist and back muscles.

This reduces mental stress. The practice of Uttanasana Yoga helps to calm the brain. When we do this asana, the blood from the lower part of the body goes rapidly towards the brain. This increases the supply of oxygen in the brain, which helps reduce mental stress.

Uttanasana is also beneficial in headache and insomnia. While doing this asana, when we tilt our body forward, it causes better blood circulation to the brain, which reduces headaches and helps in reducing stress and bringing good sleep.

It also strengthens the digestive system and digested food quickly. When we do this asana, the muscles around the stomach and the stomach are stretched, causing the digestive system to activate. This provides relief in problems like gas, constipation and indigestion.

Uttanasana is very important for the strengthening of thighs and knees. When we tilt downwards while doing this asana, there is pressure on the muscles. It provides relief from joint pain etc. and the balance of the body is also improved.

To do Uttanasana, first stand upright and place both hands on the hips. After this, take a deep breath and start bending forward slowly while beating the waist. Now hold the ankle with your hands and keep the feet parallel and straight to each other. In this situation, stay from 30 seconds to 1 minute. Finally, while exhaling slowly, stand upright again.

Some precautions are also necessary while doing this yogasana. If you have an injury to your back or back, do not do numbers. At the same time, this asana is strictly forbidden for people with a problem like sciatica, as it can increase the pain. In addition, do not practice this yogasana without doctor’s advice during pregnancy.