We all are aware of the fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a yoga enthusiast and the brain behind the establishment of International Yoga Day – June 21. The day is marked each year with yoga events in the country and abroad. With International Day of Yoga around the corner, Modi has been posting animated yoga videos on Twitter since June 5, wherein he is seen as a yoga instructor. The 3D video shows Narendra Modi’s animated version donning a T-shirt and black track pants performing yoga asanas while a voice-over in the background highlights the benefits of the asana. So far, 13 videos have been share in the series. PM Modi introduced the video in his monthly radio address.
Here’s a compilation of all the yoga videos shared by PM Narendra Modi:
Trikonasana – To Strengthen Back Muscles
The video published on June 5 explains the benefits of Trikonasana.
Benefits of Trikonasana are:
· Strengthens back muscles
· Strengthens thighs, shoulders, chest, and spine
· Helps to get rid of flat foot issue
Those suffering from neck or back injury, Slip Disc, or Sciatica is advised to avoid the asana.
Tadasana (Palm Tree Asana) – To Straighten the Posture
The video published on June 6 explains the benefits of Tadasana.
Benefits of Tadasana are:
· Strengthens nervous system
· Straightens the posture
· Strengthens thigh, knees and heels
Those suffering from heart disease, vertigo and varicose veins must avoid the asana.
Vrikshansana (The Tree Posture) – To strengthen Leg Muscles
The video published on June 7 explains the benefits of Vrikshasana.
Benefits of Vrikshasana are:
· Improves in neuromuscular co-ordination
· Strengthens leg muscles
Those suffering from arthritis, vertigo and obesity must avoid the asana.
Ardha Chakrasana (The Half Wheel Posture) – To Relieve Stress in Shoulders and Neck
The video published on June 8 explains the benefits of Ardha Chakrasana.
The benefit of Ardha Chakrasana is:
· Mitigate cervical spondylitis
Those suffering from hypertension or high blood pressure, or vertigo must avoid the asana.
Padahastasana (The hands to feet posture) – To Make Spine Flexible
The video published on June 9 explains the benefits of Padahastasana.
Benefits of Padahastasana are:
· Makes spine flexible
· Helps during the menstrual cycle
Those suffering from heart disease, back or spine related problems, vertigo, swollen stomach, hernia, or high myopia must avoid the asana.
Ustrasana (The Camel Posture) – To Improve Eyesight
The video published on June 10 explains the benefits of Ustrasana.
Benefits of Ustrasana are:
· Strengthens back, shoulders and improve flexibility
· Improves eyesight
Those suffering from hernia, vertigo, arthritis, heart disease, hypertension, pregnant, and stomach injury must avoid the asana.
Bhadrasana – To Reduce Stress in Stomach
The video published on June 11 explains the benefits of Bhadrasana.
Benefits of Bhadrasana are:
· Strengthens knee and hip joints
· Reduces stress in the stomach
· Helps during the menstrual cycle
Also beneficial to pregnant women. Those suffering from arthritis and sciatica is advised to avoid the asana.
Vakrasana (The Spinal Twist Posture) – To relieve constipation
The video published on June 12 explains the benefits of Vakrasana.
Benefits of Vakrasana are:
· Helps control diabetes
· Beneficial for liver
· Helps to relieve constipation
· Removes fat around the waist
Those suffering from back pain, and vertebra, are advised to avoid the asana. Women must avoid the asana during the menstrual cycle.
Vajrasana (The Thunderbolt Posture) - To Improve Blood Circulation
The video published on June 13 explains the benefits of Vajrasana.
Benefits of Vakrasana are:
· Strengthens thighs and calves
· Helps Digestion
· Strengthens the nerves of legs
· Helps to relieve lower back pain and sciatica
· Helps to straighten the spine
· Better blood circulation and digestive system
Those suffering from knee or ankle pain, hemorrhoids, and rectum are advised to avoid the asana.
Pawanmuktasana (The Wind Releasing Posture) - To decrease bloating sensation
The video published on June 14 explains the benefits of Pawanmuktasana.
Benefits of Pawanmuktasana are:
· Decreases bloating sensation
· Gives relief from flatulence
· Improves digestion
· Helps relieve constipation
· Strengthens back muscles
Those suffering from backache, stomach injury, hernia, and sciatica are advised to avoid the asana. Pregnant women must avoid the asana.
Shashankasana (The Hare Posture) - To Control Anxiety and Stress
The video published on June 15 explains the benefits of Shashankasana.
Benefits of Shashankasana are:
· Helps to relieve constipation
· Helps to relieve back pain
· Helps to control anger, tension, anxiety and stress.
Those suffering from high blood pressure, arthritis, and severe back pain are advised to avoid the asana.
Bhujangasana – To Reduce Stomach Fat
The video published on June 16 explains the benefits of Bhujangasana.
Benefits of Bhujangasana are:
· Helps to relive back pain
· Reduces stomach fat
· Helps to relive constipation
· Helps to fight respiratory problems
Those suffering from hernia, and ulcer, are advised to avoid the asana. Pregnant women or those with operated stomach must not perform the asana.
Shalabhasana – To Reduce Thigh Fat
The video published on June 17 explains the benefits of Shalabhasana.
Benefits of Shalabhasana are:
· Helps to get rid of lower back pain and Sciatica
· Shapes the muscles
· Reduces thigh fat
· Good for stomach and helps in digestion
Pregnant women and those suffering from peptic ulcer, hernia, hypertension, and heart disease must avoid doing the asana.
