You're sneezing and your head feels like it's going to burst. You have a head cold and despite masking the symptoms with store bought remedies you know it's still there. Speeding a cold along its way has sent many a desperate man or woman to seek alternative countermeasures. Yoga has been lauded for its healing ,and as scientists reveal more of its therapeutic properties through research, more and more people are willing to give yoga a try. Although they can't cure you, yoga poses for head colds have been known to lessen the severity of symptoms.
Child's Pose
This is the ultimate restorative yoga pose used primarily to rest after an invigorating practice but is equally effective in assisting your lymph nodes' ability to eradicate your virus. Come to a kneeling position on the floor. Keep a yoga block or folded up towel within reach. Settle back on your heels and then bend forward from your waist letting your forehead rest on the yoga block or towel. Let your arms rest on the floor alongside your body. Stay in Child's pose for five minutes.
Standing Forward Bend
This yoga pose will help clear your sinuses. Stand with your feet together or hip- width distance apart. Bend forward from your waist with a flat back. If you are able, grasp your ankles with your hands and let your head rest on a couple of stacked yoga blocks; or if you can't reach that far, place rest your arms and head on the seat of a chair. Breathe through your mouth if your nose is clogged and rest in Standing Forward Bend for up to five minutes.
Supported Bridge Pose
For Supported Bridge pose, you'll require a yoga block or a couple of tightly folded blankets. Lie on the floor on your back and spread your feet hip-width distance apart. Bend your knees bringing your feet close to your buttocks. Dig into the floor with your heels, and in one swift move, lift your hips off of the floor. Slide an upright yoga block or the folded blankets under your tailbone then position your arms alongside your body. With your head and shoulders resting on the floor, pull your chin slightly towards your chest. Spend five minutes resting into this pose.
Supported Downward Dog
Come onto all fours on the floor. Have a yoga block handy. Press into the floor with your hands and toes, straighten your legs and then lift your tailbone towards the ceiling. Wiggle your feet hip-width distance apart and press your heels towards the floor. Draw your shoulder blades down your back to straighten your back. Slide the yoga block under your head. Keep your arms strong and relax into Supported Downward Dog pose for up to a minute.
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