8 Yoga Poses That Boost Immune System

Here we have compiled 8 tried and tested yoga poses that guarantee a boost in the immune system if incorporated into daily yoga routine religiously. You can easily fight cold-flu or any other mild immunity system related infection with these poses.

Collect your props

Blankets
Bolster
Blocks
Eye pillow

POSE NO. 1

What is it called?

Side Plank Pose, variation

How is it done?

Shift weight to your right hand, and roll onto the outside of your right foot
Extend your left arm along your left ear
Lift your left hip and arch your side
Breathe into the left side ribs
Repeat poses 8 and 9 on second side

POSE NO. 2

What is it called?

Plank Pose

How is it done?

Lower your top hand to the mat, and roll onto your toes to come into Plank Pose
Align your hands directly under your shoulders, and spread your fingers wide
Firm your thighs
Gently draw your belly in toward your spine to engage your core

POSE NO. 3

What is it called?

Downward-Facing Dog Pose

How is it done?

Lift your hips into Down Dog, and press your heels down
Hang your head between your upper arms
After each exhalation, hollow out your belly &
Pause for a moment before your next inhalation

POSE NO. 4

What is it called?

Comfortable Moonbird Pose

How is it done?

Sit with your legs extended in front of you
Bend your right leg, and wrap it over your right arm (as high as it will go)
Press your hands into the floor, and lift your hips
Relax the breath, eyes, and jaw

POSE NO. 5

What is it called?

Marichyasana I

How is it done?

Bend your right knee
Place your right foot on the mat close to your groin and left thigh
Twist to your left, either binding the pose or placing fingertips on the floor in line with your chest
Breathe evenly into your ribcage
Repeat poses 12 and 13 on second side

POSE NO. 6

What is it called?

Revolved Head-of-the-Knee Pose

How is it done?

Bend your right knee
Place the sole of your right foot on your inner left thigh
Sidebend to the left, reaching your right arm along your right ear
If you can, hold your left foot with both hands
Do both sides

POSE NO. 7

What is it called?

Plow Pose, variation

How is it done?

Lie back with your shoulders at the edge of 2 to 3 folded blankets
Engage your core and use momentum to lift your hips and legs up and over until the balls of your feet touch the floor
Interlace your fingers behind you