If you are looking for way to increase your metabolism, the practice of yoga is one activity to consider. While you are probably aware that yoga is effective for your mind and health, it turns out that certain yoga poses can be good for your metabolism. According to Yogatohealth.com, several asana poses can help stimulate your thyroid gland through deep breathing and stretching. A more active thyroid gland will increase metabolism.
Child Posture
The child posture, also known as the Bala-asana, begins by sitting on your knees with your feet together as your rear end rests on your heels. Your knees should be about hip-width apart. And your hands should be palm down on your thighs. As you inhale, slowly swing your arms forward as you lower your chest in between your knees. If possible, rest your forehead on the floor and stretch your arms back towards your feet, with palms up. Breathe gently as you hold this pose for a minute or two. Then slowly return to the starting position.
Bound Angle Pose
The bound angle pose, also called Baddha Konasana, starts in the sitting position, on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you. As you exhale, bend your legs at the knee and use your hands to pull your feet toward your pelvis. Drop your knees out to each side as your press the soles of your feet together. Pull both feet in as close to your pelvis as is comfortable. Relax and breathe as you hold this pose for up to five minutes. Then slowly inhale as your life your knees from the floor and return your legs to the starting position again.
Half Spinal Twist Pose
The half spinal twist pose, also called Ardha-Matsyendra-Asana, begins from a comfortable cross-legged sitting position. Straighten your legs out in front of you and bend your right knee so the heel of your foot is close to your left hip. Inhale as your bend your left leg upward and place your foot flat on the floor to the right of your right leg. Your ankle should be touching your right thigh. Slowly turn your body to the left and straighten your right arm as your bring it around the outside of your left knee. Grasp onto your left foot with your right hand. Turn your head as far as possible to the left and bend your left arm behind your back. Hold the pose for a minute or two then slowly return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
Wind-Releasing Pose
The wind-releasing pose, also called Pavana-mukta-asana, starts by lying flat on your back on the floor with your arms by your sides, palms up. Inhale and bend your right knee, while using your hands to pull it towards your torso. Keep your left leg on the floor. Hold this pose for a few seconds while exhaling slowly. Then slowly lift your head and shoulders off the floor and touch your right knee with your forehead. Hold for a few seconds as you exhale and return your head back to the floor. Continue to hold your knee up for a few more seconds and then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat the pose on the opposite side.
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