Note: It's always advisable to consult a doctor or yoga trainer before trying any strenuous yogasanam.
Sithilikarana Vyayama - 1. Jogging
Sithilikarana Vyayama as the name indicates are loosening exercises performed normally with speed and repetitions. These exercises are meant to achieve good physique by proper training of mainly the muscles and the spine. They not only help in performing the asanas better by loosening the joints for patients of different ailments, but they also help in building up stamina and tolerance.
Benefits of Sithilikarana Vyayama:
- Remove the lethargy and tardiness in the body.
- Develop the stamina of the body.
- Discipline the body-mind complex.
Sithilikarana Vyayama - 1. Jogging
- Stand erect and place the fists loosely on the chest.
- Start jogging on the toes and touching the heels at the back in a relaxed way.
- Increase the speed gradually and come to a steady jogging speed.
- Carry on deep rhythmic breathing and relax the whole body during jogging. Continue for a while.
- Switch over to the forward jogging by raising the knees to the chest level. Repeat for a while.
- Continue the practice with side jogging by spreading the legs sidewards and raising the heels upwards by bending the knees.
