Yoga for illness and injuries.
Did you know that mouse pose and bunny pose may help you the next time you have a belly ache? Many yoga poses are great for helping us feel better, if not physically then mentally. Here are a few to try the next time you are feeling yucky in these parts of your body:
Headache.....Downward dog and Sloth pose may help with a headache.
Throat.....Lion pose brings more blood flow to your throat and may help with a sore throat.
Backache.....Happy Baby pose. Gently rock from side to side on your back for a mini massage.
Digestion.....Bridge pose and maybe even Snake pose can not only help with digestion, but can also reduce backaches. Don't forget to counter stretch with mouse pose.
Gas.....Mountain pose or any twisting poses both standing and sitting are great to get out the bothersome gas in our bodies.
Leg cramps....Sloth pose, Downward Dog, Tree, Pigeon, and Boat pose will all help strengthen and stretch your legs.