As our body tends to be lethargic in the monsoon season, it is vital to focus on flexibility and extensions with breath awareness, in our asana practices.
There are certain energy points (chakras) in our body. In this weather, we should focus on and activate the three energy points located in the lower abdomen, by lengthening and widening the pelvicarea and thighs. Dullness and inactivity, in the rainy season, disturb the balance in the lower part of the body, thereby affecting grounding and stability. Health issues like digestive problems, menstrual problems, anxiety, mood swings, and indecisiveness may crop up. These are symptomatic of an unstable lower body, which may also result in anunstable mind.
Performing asanas like Upavista Konasana, Baddha Konasana, Supta Padangusthasana 2, Purvottanasana in a detached, alert, and intelligent manner is necessary to experience optimal benefits in the lower abdomen. In addition, special focus should be on the breath during these asana practices, aslonger exhalations help with grounding and stability. Another advantage is that women can do these asanas, irrespective of any problems like high blood pressure, acidity, fatigue, or lower back pain. Upavistha Konasana is one of the best grounding asanas for women, as it helps in pre- and post-menstrual period, during menstruation, apart from alleviating acidity, anxiety, and high blood pressure. It is to be borne in mind that repetitive poses or exercisesmayyield good results, even when they are not done with mindfulness. But, in order to gain proper and maximum stability, it is imperative that we work on the organic body with awareness, and carry forward the impressions from one asana to the other. This challenging task can only be overcome by following the instructions and adopting a correct mindset.