The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted both our physical and mental health of people across the world. There are several factors like financial hardship, personal losses, lockdown, job insecurity, social isolation, fear of contracting the disease, loneliness, confinement at home, prolonged quarantine is taking a toll on the mental health of people during this current situation.
The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to an increase in anxieties among people but despite the threat and uncertainties, it is necessary to keep a positive mindset to get through these hard times.
Stressful life events can have a negative impact on our self-esteem and negative thinking can be harmful for our mental health.
Hence, if you are currently feeling low or getting any negative thoughts then you can definitely practice CAMATKARASANA or wild thing pose that Malaika Arora, the Bollywood fitness queen was seen posing recently on her Instagram. This Yoga pose may help you to energize your body and mind, as well as may help to boost your self-confidence.
See it and learn how to do CAMATKARASANA.
“I hope everyone is doing fine and taking utmost care of their health. This week’s #MalaikasMoveOfTheWeek is CAMATKARASANA (wild thing pose). This pose stretches and opens the chest, shoulders, and hips, strengthens the arms as you put your weight on one arm. It is great for energizing the body and the mind, and also improves self-confidence,” the 47-year-old actress wrote.
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How To Do CAMATKARASANA Or Wild Thing Pose
Malaika has also provided step-by-step instructions on how to do CAMATKARASANA or wild thing pose.
1) Start in Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose). Lift your left leg and start opening your hip towards the ceiling and bend the left knee.
2) Continue opening the hip and begin pivoting on the ball of the right foot, move your toes to face the back of the room. Come into position for a backbend.
3) Bring the left foot to the floor on the outside of your right foot.
4) Raise your right arm and point it towards the front of the room.
5) Stay in this position for a few seconds.
6) Repeat on the other side.
