Life With Face Coverings
Now that it is mandatory to have a face covering whenever in public, here are some guidelines to relieve your mask-bound lungs and diaphragm.
Wearing a mask is now part of our daily life to minimize the spread of the ongoing pandemic. Though face coverings will not cause any major damage to your lungs, you may realize the increased stress and anxiety levels in your body due to the restraint of breath. When we’re stressed, our body’s ability to fight off antigens is reduced. That not only makes us more susceptible to infections but also the tightness in the body may trigger depression and further anxiety.
Tadasana is known as the epitome of posture; which in turn bestows many benefits to your body including the tranquility of mind and the enhanced flow of oxygen. Here are some poses in the key of Tadasana that you can do when you get a “mask break” at your workplace:
Tadasana with arms in Paschima Baddhanguliyasana
Gomukhasana in Tadasana
Urdhva Hastasana in Tadasana
You can do these poses to help your respiratory system.These poses will also give you a nice stretch.
If you have extended time at home to refresh your body you can perform:
Supta baddha Konasana
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Viparita karani
By performing these poses you will discover the true breadth of your breath! Supta baddha Konasana, Setu Bandha Sarvangasana and Viparita karani will really soothe your body as well as deeply open your chest.