Flying In A Healthy Manner: Yoga In Flight

Yoga can be done anywhere, even when you travel. And of course it has great benefits if you do it while traveling: you won’t arrive as tired as you normally would at your destination. By carrying out a few, relatively simple moves, you can attain great benefits; it will massage your internal organs, improve circulation (a blessing because of the inability to move and cramped space during the flight), relieve anxiety as well as stretch you out. Yoga in Flight has these benefits and many more. Here are some simple exercises to keep you invigorated throughout your lengthy flight.
 

Sukhasana

This is easy. Just sit cross legged, close your eyes and assume a prayer position with your hands. Take a few deep breaths and sigh deeply upon exhaling. This will release tension. Now after repeating this a few times just breathe naturally. As you exhale begin moving your right hand (fingers face up) to the side and follow this movement with your eyes. Then draw the hand to meet the prayer positon at your chest. Do the same with your left side and complete a total of 10 rounds. This exercise will help relieve any pent of stress and anxiety as it keeps your mind firmly anchored on your breathing pattern.
 

Neck Release and Roll

This exercise will help create mobility into your upper body, it is good for particularly long flights. Most of the tension is built in a person’s neck and shoulders. It is a simple exercise which will help you release this.

Sitting on the edge of your seat, keep your spine in an upright positon and let your shoulders roll back. Now rest your hands lightly on your tights. As you inhale stretch your head back in a gentle manner, and during your exhale bring it forwards in the same gentle way. Keep this slow movement in a single direction for 5 rounds and then shift it to the opposite direction.
 

Padadhirasana: An Emotional Release

Yoga in Flight can also help with the emotional troubles. Sit cross legged and place your arms across your chest, locking your hands underneath your arm pits. Be sure to keep your thumbs pointing the upward direction. Then raise your shoulders without cramping the muscles in your neck. Keeping your lips closed and chin tucked in, breathe deeply and slowly through both of your nostrils for around 3 minutes. Repeat this process 10 times. What this does is promote a calm mind. It presents a void space in which you can relax. It’s best to drink a glass of water before doing this.
 

Marjaryasana: Flexing the Spine

Sit on the edge of your seat, then align both your feet with your hips. Place the hands on top of your thighs, inhale and roll your shoulders to arch your chest outwards as well as upwards. Exhale as you look at the tip of your nose and bring your spine (roll it) forward. Make sure that you allow the body to follow the flow and length of each breath. Continue for 15-20 breaths.

Such Yoga in Flight will immensely help you.