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Stuck in your flat without much space to move around? Working from home makes us more sedentary as we do not need to commute as much. After a long day of work, it’s tempting to just sit on the couch and binge-watch Netflix to relax. However, prolonged sitting can lead to stiffness and pain in different parts of the body or even various health problems. So how about trying to make your watching time healthier and more productive? Here are 5 easy yoga poses you can do on the couch while watching your favorite show.
Instructions of Lotus Pose:
Some Benefits of Lotus Pose:
Instructions of Bound Angle Pose:
Some Benefits of Bound Angle Pose:
Instructions of Hero Pose:
Some Benefits of Hero Pose:
Instructions of Half Lord of the Fishes Pose:
Some Benefits of Half Lord of the Fishes Pose:
Instructions of Cow Face Pose:
Some Benefits of Cow Face Pose:
You can stay in one of the poses above for as long as you are comfortable. If you have certain health conditions, it is best to consult your doctor before attempting any of the yoga poses.
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Sources:
CNY Healing Arts. The Health Benefits of Padmasana (Lotus Pose). https://www.cnyhealingarts.com/the-health-benefits-of-padmasana-lotus-pose/
Shwaasa. 5 Excellent Health Benefits of Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose). https://shwaasa.org/yoga/5-excellent-health-benefits-of-gomukhasana-cow-face-pose
Yoga Journal. Bound Angle Pose. https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/bound-angle-pose
Yoga Journal. Hero Pose. https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/hero-pose
Yoga Outlet. How to Do Half Lord of the Fishes Pose in Yoga. https://www.yogaoutlet.com/blogs/guides/how-to-do-half-lord-of-the-fishes-pose-in-yoga
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